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... already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in...
... already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in...
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...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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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 main 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 main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 107 Toshiba's online resources 107 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
...Windows® operating system can help you 166 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 167 Checking device properties 167 Memory problems 168 Power and the batteries 168 Keyboard problems 170 Display problems 170 Disk or storage drive problems 172 Error-checking 172 Optical drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175 Printer...computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 185
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... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-...mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings ...
... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-...mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings ...
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.... Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your... surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
.... Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your... surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
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Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding ... fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 51 before adding ... fan location will vary depending on page 46. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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... 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one...injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors ...
... 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one...injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors ...
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...with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for system ...
...with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer ...plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for system ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to ensure that all drives and... the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. This ...
... the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may not be able to ensure that all drives and... the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. This ...
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otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is on page 118... button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is on page 118... button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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.... 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Make sure to shut down the computer and open...
.... 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Make sure to shut down the computer and open...
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... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory... module to work. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
... Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory... module to work. To do this: ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change.
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...turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or...off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. If you are retained indefinitely. You must turn off the...
...turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for a while. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or...off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to the internal storage drive. If you are retained indefinitely. You must turn off the...
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..." on page 85. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on how to ...
..." on page 85. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on how to ...
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... computer is running on the options set. 84 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 Sleep if you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE...
... computer is running on the options set. 84 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 Sleep if you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE...
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... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can be 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Set this option to Hibernate if you want . NOTE These options can be 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Configuring Sleep...