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... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and...
... (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring main battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 120 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 197 Checking device properties 197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk or storage drive problems 202 Error-checking 203 Optical disc drive problems 204 Sound system problems 205... computing habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219
... Windows® operating system can help you 197 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 197 Checking device properties 197 Memory problems 198 Power and the batteries 199 Keyboard problems 200 Display problems 201 Disk or storage drive problems 202 Error-checking 203 Optical disc drive problems 204 Sound system problems 205... computing habits 212 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 213 If you need further assistance 218 Before you contact Toshiba 218 Contacting Toshiba 218 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 219 Toshiba's worldwide offices 219
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...operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this ...computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...
...operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this ...computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...
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... condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. If any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than...
... condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer. If any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than...
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...printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important ...or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer is...
...printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important ...or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer is...
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Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to operate. Connecting to a power source Your .... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to operate. Connecting to a power source Your .... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor...
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...power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to...
...power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will To avoid damaging the display panel...
.... (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will To avoid damaging the display panel...
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...off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Power button (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness ...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you can use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system...
...off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green-about one second. Power button (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you may not be able to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness ...power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you can use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Make sure the power button lock is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system...
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... place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and... open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
... place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and... open programs, shuts down on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot ...15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 56 Getting Started...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot ...15 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 56 Getting Started...
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... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ...59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface...
... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any ...59 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface...
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... printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers...
... printers require a specific installation process. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers...
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...the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, ... you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer...
...the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, ... you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Getting Started 83 Turning off the computer...
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...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an ...❖ While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
...you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an ...❖ While in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
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Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button...
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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...