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...sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of waste management strategies that... focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government...
...sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the Information: requirements of waste management strategies that... focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government...
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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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... the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information... a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified....
... the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information... a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified....
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...not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition...
...not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition...
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... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your software" on the computer. To use it. Always make...
... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your software" on the computer. To use it. Always make...
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... 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric ... the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a...
... 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 ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric ... the plug directly. 48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a...
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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 red when the battery is fully charged Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The DC-IN light on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. 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...
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 red when the battery is fully charged Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The DC-IN light on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. 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...
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... reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 ... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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 ...
... reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 ... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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 ...
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... on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. This is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen...
... on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. This is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen...
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... to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on 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. The power light...
... to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on 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. The power light...
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For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer ..., 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of...
For information on removing the battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer ..., 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of...
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... be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely...
... be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the battery. For more information on inserting the battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should "snap" into place securely...
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... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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... computer. Getting Started 61 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.
... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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... computer. Getting Started 61 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.
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... quality of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . If you change your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the battery. If you are not using the computer for turning off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off...
... quality of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . If you change your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the battery. If you are not using the computer for turning off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off...
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... information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to the internal storage ...
... information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to the internal storage ...
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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 computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your ... to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and...
...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 computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your ... to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and...
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... pressing the power button or 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 want the computer to shut down...
... pressing the power button or 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 want the computer to shut down...
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... Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer NOTE These options can be set . 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...