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... this product, it must be sent to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the ...
... this product, it must be sent to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the ...
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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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... you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode... features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 40 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using...
... you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode... features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 40 Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using...
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Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) ... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) ... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
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... one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 remove a plug from a socket. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable...
... one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 remove a plug from a socket. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
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... display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on...
... display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on...
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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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press... and release the power button. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you may vary according to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press... and release the power button. When you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Getting Started 53 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the...
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... , system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off your computer...
... , system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off your computer...
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...mode. 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. ❖ ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off the computer...
...mode. 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. ❖ ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off the computer...
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...off the computer by pressing the power button. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 80 Getting Started Turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start..., and then Power Options. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. To use this method, you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter...
...off the computer by pressing the power button. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 80 Getting Started Turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start..., and then Power Options. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. To use this method, you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter...
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... Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate If you turn off the computer by 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...
... Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate If you turn off the computer by 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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... while the computer is configured, you 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... while the computer is configured, you 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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. 86 Getting Started Turning...
... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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. 86 Getting Started Turning...
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NOTE These options can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if you want . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
NOTE These options can be set separately for the options you want the computer to Sleep if you want . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep ...
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... computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. NOTE Please handle your battery" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from...
... computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. NOTE Please handle your battery" on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you can start up the computer from...
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If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work ...
If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Your work ...