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...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how... Directive 1999/5/EC. 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 conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *...
...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how... Directive 1999/5/EC. 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 conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *...
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... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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...
... to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use 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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... 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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...options preset to a configuration that 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has ... saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We...
...options preset to a configuration that 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has ... saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We...
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...taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ...Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and ...
...taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ...Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and ...
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...the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power... is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer ...
...the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power... is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer ...
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... socket could cause fire or damage to operate. Failure 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 charge the computer...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always grasp...
... socket could cause fire or damage to operate. Failure 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 charge the computer...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Always grasp...
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...select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
...select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
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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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or ...
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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or ...
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... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light ... deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ...
... a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light ... deteriorate. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on ...
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.... If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
.... If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If only one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 120. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
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... power outlet (even if 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 computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 ... this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or ...
... power outlet (even if 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 computer Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 ... this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the ... 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.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the ... 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.
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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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ...(even though the computer is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are using the Shut down command. Hibernation ...
... 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ...(even though the computer is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are using the Shut down command. Hibernation ...
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... the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including...files you left off. 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using ...
... the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including...files you left off. 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using ...
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...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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...
...-click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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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... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click...
... Started Turning off the computer 87 To use any 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 the display panel. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click...
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.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.
.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan 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.