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...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and ...WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources...
...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and ...WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources...
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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 29
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 29
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...Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery... the Power Plan 112 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 Changing the main battery 114 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling...
...Toshiba's energy-saver design 102 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 103 Power management 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 105 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low 109 Setting battery notifications 110 Conserving battery... the Power Plan 112 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan 113 Changing the main battery 114 Taking care of your battery 114 Safety precautions 114 Maintaining your battery 115 Disposing of your computer 115 Traveling...
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...® operating system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop... habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
...® operating system can help you 163 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 163 Checking device properties 163 Memory problems 164 Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Sound system problems 169 Wireless networking problems 170 Develop... habits 172 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ...........173 If you need further assistance 177 Before you contact Toshiba 177 Contacting Toshiba 178 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 178 Toshiba's worldwide offices 179
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...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer ...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ...
...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that your computer ...will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor ... vary depending on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor ... vary depending on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must...
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... cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live... electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to...
... cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live... electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to...
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... may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file... or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not accessible by user. Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer....
... may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file... or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not accessible by user. Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer....
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This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the display panel and...
This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on the display panel and...
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... time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49...
... time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49...
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... be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive...
... be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to maintain the saved information, system settings are off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive...
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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 83. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ...starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is ...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 83. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ...starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Sleep saves the current state of the system is ...
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... Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down... button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. To use this method, you...
... Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down... button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. To use this method, you...
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... turn it again by opening the display panel. 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...
... turn it again by opening the display panel. 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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... to display the actions that 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... to display the actions that 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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The Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
The Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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...opening the display panel. Refer to keep your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 114. For information about taking care of your computer....see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 126. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner...
...opening the display panel. Refer to keep your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer This section gives tips on page 114. For information about taking care of your computer....see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Moving the computer Before moving your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 126. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner...
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If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
If the network you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See "Saving your work since you save feature ...
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.... You can recharge it many times. The battery life rating is only achieved on battery power 103 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard®. Mobile Computing Running the computer on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time...of publication and is not an estimate of a system's battery life under any individual user. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on product model, configuration, applications, power ...
.... You can recharge it many times. The battery life rating is only achieved on battery power 103 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard®. Mobile Computing Running the computer on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time...of publication and is not an estimate of a system's battery life under any individual user. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on product model, configuration, applications, power ...