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...wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The European Union...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (...
...wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The European Union...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (...
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Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 33
Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 33
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... on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco...
... on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113 Conserving battery power 113 Power Plans 114 Using the TOSHIBA eco...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 161 Checking device properties 161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 162 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 164 Disk or storage drive problems 166 Error-checking 166 Optical disc drive problems 167 Sound system problems 170... computing habits 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 179 Before you contact Toshiba 179 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 180 Toshiba's worldwide offices 181
... Windows® operating system can help you 160 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 161 Checking device properties 161 Memory problems 162 Power and the batteries 162 Keyboard problems 163 Display problems 164 Disk or storage drive problems 166 Error-checking 166 Optical disc drive problems 167 Sound system problems 170... computing habits 173 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 174 If you need further assistance 179 Before you contact Toshiba 179 Contacting Toshiba 179 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 180 Toshiba's worldwide offices 181
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...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 both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from ...Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the ...
...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 both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from ...Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the ...
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... travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You...
... travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You...
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... the computer. Overheating your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on page 49. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and memory.
... the computer. Overheating your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on page 49. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE... Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and memory.
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... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to do so 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 operate. Always grasp ...the plug directly. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor ...
... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to do so 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 operate. Always grasp ...the plug directly. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor ...
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... is low and it is time to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC-IN power light flashes amber during ...charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main...
... is low and it is time to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the DC-IN power light flashes amber during ...charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to power the computer, you an indication of the main...
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... large number of the screen This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT...
... large number of the screen This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT...
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on... the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time technology. Turning on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on... the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on the computer for the first time technology. Turning on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is operated on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has...
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... off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer, save your work . It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state...
... off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer, save your work . It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state...
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...82. Getting Started 79 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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
...82. Getting Started 79 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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
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...button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your unsaved information will ... The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your work or the current state of the Start menu. For...
...button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your unsaved information will ... The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Power Options feature. By default, pressing your work or the current state of the Start menu. For...
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... computer NOTE These options can be set . If you turn 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... computer NOTE These options can be set . If you turn 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . ...
NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want . ...
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... Put the computer 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 Power Options window...
... Put the computer 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 Power Options window...
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... Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 .
... Apply. 8 Click OK. 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 .
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... page 114. Refer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 119. For information about taking care of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section ...
... page 114. Refer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information, see "Taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 119. For information about taking care of your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section ...
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This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 ...
This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your software documentation for further information. Chapter 2 ...