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.... The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 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 CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use...
.... The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 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 CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 113 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the battery runs low 119 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
... Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 113 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to do when the battery runs low 119 Setting battery notifications 120 Conserving battery power 121...
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... system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical disc drive problems 178 Sound ...the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions...
... system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical disc drive problems 178 Sound ...the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 191 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 192 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 194 Hot Key Cards 194 Using the Hot Key Cards 195 Hot key functions...
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... maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your...ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you...STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
... maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your...ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you...STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
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... heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
... heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
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...fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ... ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is...
...fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or ... ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is...
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... power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 ensure...
... power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 ensure...
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... outlet. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer ...
... outlet. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer ...
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... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC-IN light flashes amber during charging, either the battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level...
... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC-IN light flashes amber during charging, either the battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level...
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... or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen... rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and...
... or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen... rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 124. The computer closes all ...
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on page 124. The computer closes all ...
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ...: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ...: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including...
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... the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Slot B Slot... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Slot B Slot... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to fully charge the battery. If you change your computer when you left off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you will not be using...
... lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to fully charge the battery. If you change your computer when you left off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you will not be using...
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...in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...on page 91. Getting Started 87 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the ...
...in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation ...on page 91. Getting Started 87 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the ...
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...the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
...the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it off 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it off 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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...-right corner of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...
...-right corner of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...