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...below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your local government for ...the disposal 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...
...below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your local government for ...the disposal 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 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
Contents Introduction 39 This guide 41 Safety icons 42 Other icons used 42 Your computer's features and specifications ....43 Other documentation 43 Service options 43 Chapter 1: Getting Started 44 Selecting a place to work 44 Setting up a work environment 44 Keeping yourself comfortable 45 Precautions 45 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 47 Setting up your computer 47 Connecting to a power source 48 Charging the battery 50 Using the computer for the first time 51 Opening the display panel 51 32
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... Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 121 Setting battery notifications 122 Conserving battery power 122...
... Computing 115 Toshiba's energy-saver design 115 Running the computer on battery power 115 Battery Notice 116 Power management 117 Using additional batteries 117 Charging batteries 117 Charging the battery 118 Charging the RTC battery 118 Monitoring battery power 119 Determining remaining battery power 121 What to do when the battery runs low 121 Setting battery notifications 122 Conserving battery power 122...
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Contents 37 Power supply mode settings 161 USB Sleep and Music 162 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 TOSHIBA eco Utility 165 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 166 TOSHIBA Service Station 167 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 169 Problems that are easy to ... can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical disc drive problems 181 Sound...
Contents 37 Power supply mode settings 161 USB Sleep and Music 162 TOSHIBA Button Support 163 TOSHIBA Accessibility 164 TOSHIBA eco Utility 165 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 166 TOSHIBA Service Station 167 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 167 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 169 Problems that are easy to ... can help you 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 175 Checking device properties 175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 176 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 178 Disk or storage drive problems 180 Error-checking 180 Optical disc drive problems 181 Sound...
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... set to 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. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the ... you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction...
... set to 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. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the ... you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction...
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... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer... work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in...
... liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer... work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in...
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... a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following...
... a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following...
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...injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage...follow this instruction may have been 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 charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Always confirm that ...
...injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage...follow this instruction may have been 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 charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Always confirm that ...
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.... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows red when the battery is fully charged The computer's battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to...
.... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows red when the battery is fully charged The computer's battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to...
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... required for information on page 126 for system operation and will be used . 50 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 the computer turned...correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the battery" on replacing the battery. Charging the battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, ...
... required for information on page 126 for system operation and will be used . 50 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 the computer turned...correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the battery" on replacing the battery. Charging the battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, ...
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...computer. 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. Getting Started 51 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you turn it moves easily and never lift the ... to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before...
...computer. 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. Getting Started 51 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you turn it moves easily and never lift the ... to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before...
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... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
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... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 126. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 126. For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
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...should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 128. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket...
...should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in place.... For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 128. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is fully inserted into the socket...
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... A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot. Overheating your computer on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
... A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot. Overheating your computer on page 128. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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... a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer when you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to save your files and make sure...
... a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer when you must turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to save your files and make sure...
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... then shuts down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period ...; While in which you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
... then shuts down completely, but it , including all open documents and programs to the state in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period ...; While in which you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ...
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... down command The Shut down command completely shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start button Shut... Start. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. If you were using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer.
... down command The Shut down command completely shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start button Shut... Start. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. If you were using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer.
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92 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 ...
92 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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... mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 95 Turning off the computer using . 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...
... mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 95 Turning off the computer using . 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...