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...2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life ... GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the...
...2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life ... GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the...
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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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to... conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you ...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to... conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you ...
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...fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Read the "... adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
...fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Read the "... adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
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...injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.... Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power ...
...injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.... Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power ...
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... the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility...8482; window." See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE...
... the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility...8482; window." See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE...
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... the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use ...
... the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to hold the computer in place and use ...
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... on the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices.
... on the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices.
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep...
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...from where you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all...83. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ ...
...from where you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all...83. 80 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. ❖ ...
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... the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer 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. Getting Started 81 Turning ...off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the...
... the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer 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. Getting Started 81 Turning ...off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the...
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... the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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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... to display the actions that 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...
... to display the actions that 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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... page 114. You may also wish to your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 126. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...
... page 114. You may also wish to your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 126. Moving the computer Before moving your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened ...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. This feature ...
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... some of individual components. You can recharge it many times. The battery life rating is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced... well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is only achieved on the model selected. Battery Notice Battery life rating is not an estimate of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at the ...
... some of individual components. You can recharge it many times. The battery life rating is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common security, reliability and connectivity issues faced... well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is only achieved on the model selected. Battery Notice Battery life rating is not an estimate of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at the ...