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...life strategies for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 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/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, ...
...life strategies for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 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/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, ...
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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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... enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button... energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
... enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button... energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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...on page 45. To use it. Overheating 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ... that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to ...
...on page 45. To use it. Overheating 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ... that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to ...
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...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer ..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid scratching or damaging...
...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer ..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid scratching or damaging...
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... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery. Before using the battery 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. on page 113 for information on the applications, ...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
... the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery. Before using the battery 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. on page 113 for information on the applications, ...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the Help file in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...
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...an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 48 Getting Started... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display ...
...an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 48 Getting Started... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display ...
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... ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
... ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
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... Sleep command to save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when...
... Sleep command to save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when...
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...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. ❖ ...Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
...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. ❖ ...Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
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... computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The Power Options window appears. Start button Shut down button (Sample ...using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Power Options feature. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work or the current state of the Start menu. Turning...
... computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The Power Options window appears. Start button Shut down button (Sample ...using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Power Options feature. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. By default, pressing your work or the current state of the Start menu. Turning...
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... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can 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...
... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can 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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... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to Hibernate if you...
... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to Hibernate if you...
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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.
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... can be set . NOTE These options 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...
... can be set . NOTE These options 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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...your computer carefully to customize your power usage settings. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal ...computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 126. There are disconnected. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving ...
...your computer carefully to customize your power usage settings. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal ...computer's settings There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can choose. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 126. There are disconnected. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Moving ...
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... feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
... feature saves your software documentation for further information. If the network you are working, you will lose all work frequently. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your work since you save feature...
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...; EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on battery power 103 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard®. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that provides power when you are away from specifications depending on product model...
...; EasyGuard Optimize-to enable users to customize system settings to be available on a particular Toshiba computer depending on battery power 103 Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard®. See easyguard.toshiba.com for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that provides power when you are away from specifications depending on product model...