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...products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/... partners to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and ...
...products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/... partners to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to appropriate facilities for applicable laws 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 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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...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ... performance for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and...
...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ... performance for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and...
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...resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to... must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer...
...resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to... must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer...
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...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of fire or ...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to ...
...in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use of fire or ...damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to ...
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... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "For more information on the applications, power...
... power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window." Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "For more information on the applications, power...
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... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power.
... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power.
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..., if you through steps to your software setup choices. Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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...
..., if you through steps to your software setup choices. Setting up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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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... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Shut down option to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the computer to where you will not...
... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Shut down option to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the computer to where you will not...
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... the computer to memory so that, when 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 the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...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 which you left it , ...
... the computer to memory so that, when 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 the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...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 which you left it , ...
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To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . The ... need to save your computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Be sure...
To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . The ... need to save your computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer's power button puts the computer into Sleep mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Be sure...
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... can turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you turn off the computer using the...
... can turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you turn off the computer using the...
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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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of the Power Options window appears.
The Advanced settings tab of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount 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 Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of the Power Options window appears.
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... or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set separately for the options you can be set . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
... or closing the display panel, depending on the Sleep options set separately for the options you can be set . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want...
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For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 111. Refer to your computer. See "Utilities" on page 114. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer .... Moving the computer Before moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 126. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe...
For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 111. Refer to your computer. See "Utilities" on page 114. Caring for details. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer .... Moving the computer Before moving your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on page 126. You may also wish to customize your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Customizing your computer clean, gently wipe...
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... internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. See "Saving your work " on page 98 for details. 91 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved.
... internal storage drive at preset intervals. Computing tips ❖ Save your work frequently. See "Saving your work " on page 98 for details. 91 See your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you last saved.
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... on the model selected. Actual battery life may not be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common...the specific test settings at the time of publication and is only achieved on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features...
... on the model selected. Actual battery life may not be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. The Toshiba EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various Toshiba computers that address the most common...the specific test settings at the time of publication and is only achieved on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that will be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features...