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...values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product,...
...values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product,...
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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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...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer...guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable...
...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer...guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable...
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... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the...
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to be charged before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC ... a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. 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 software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your...
Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to be charged before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC ... a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. 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 software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your...
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...computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 a secure ...
...computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 a secure ...
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.... Never attempt 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...injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. 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 3...
.... Never attempt 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...injury. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. 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 3...
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...it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be used . See "Changing the battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select ...receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the battery ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...
...it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be used . See "Changing the battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select ...receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the battery ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...
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... using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your display...
... using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your display...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the...
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..., and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53... the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
..., and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Getting Started 53... the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery.
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... additional memory module. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the battery.
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For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... mode). Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
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... are 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 battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut...
... are 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 battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut...
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...memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation...command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors 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 left it first saves the current state of time, the ...
...memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation...command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors 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 left it first saves the current state of time, the ...
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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 to the ... down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using...
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 to the ... down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using...
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... Set this option to shut down lists. 90 Getting Started Turning 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...
... Set this option to shut down lists. 90 Getting Started Turning 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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... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...