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... through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical... black bar symbol. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products ...
... through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical... black bar symbol. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products ...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by 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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... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
... Computing 109 Toshiba's energy-saver design 109 Running the computer on battery power 110 Battery Notice 110 Power management 111 Using additional batteries 111 Charging batteries 111 Charging the main battery 112 Charging the RTC battery 112 Monitoring main battery power 113 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to do when the main battery runs low 115 Setting battery notifications 116...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
...Windows® operating system can help you 172 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 173 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 174 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 176 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 Printer problems 181 Modem...computing habits 185 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 186 If you need further assistance 190 Before you contact Toshiba 190 Contacting Toshiba 190 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 191 Toshiba's worldwide offices 191
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...this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go.... energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
...this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go.... energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
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...1. Never allow any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with ... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included...
...1. Never allow any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with ... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included...
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... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer...
... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer...
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... resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of ...
... resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you 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 the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of ...
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... with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready 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 AC...
... with the computer turned off for information on page 119 for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready 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 AC...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The ...Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first ...
... 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The ...Small bright dots may appear on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first ...
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... memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to...
... memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is on, begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to...
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... is in Sleep mode). Using your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and... sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot.
... is in Sleep mode). Using your computer on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and... sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top slot.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor ... on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. To do this...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor ... on page 52), 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. To do this...
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... it for turning off the computer: Shut down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all , wait .... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory...
... it for turning off the computer: Shut down command. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files and make sure all , wait .... TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory...
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..." on page 86. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage ...drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and...
..." on page 86. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage ...drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and...
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... when you want from the drop-down lists. 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... when you want from the drop-down lists. 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 enable them using the Power Options feature. 1 Click Start, Control...
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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit...