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... Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. ...the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of -life strategies for our products. 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 and ...
... Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. ...the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of -life strategies for our products. 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 and ...
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...,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode is not available 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...
...,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode is not available 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
... 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 114 What to do when the main battery runs low ...115 Setting battery notifications 115...
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...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
...help you 175 Resolving a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 Printer problems 185... 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 195 Before you contact Toshiba 195 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 196 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can... model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that will ...
... and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. You can... model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that will ...
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... of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains... helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...
... of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains... helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide ...
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... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up 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. To use it. See "Connecting to your computer 45 Important information on or... up to and including "Setting up your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode).
... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up 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. To use it. See "Connecting to your computer 45 Important information on or... up to and including "Setting up your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode).
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... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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...grasp the plug directly. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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...grasp the plug directly. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
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... at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting... Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a...
... at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 48 Getting... Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a...
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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 and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center...
... 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 and begin using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center...
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...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 increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer for the first time Small bright ...dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision...
...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 increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer for the first time Small bright ...dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision...
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Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. Memory module slot cover Front ... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears.
Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 120. Memory module slot cover Front ... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. The Shut Down menu appears.
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...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed ...cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be...
...17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Removing a memory module If you need to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 121. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed ...cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on and data in memory will not be...
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...A Slot B (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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ...memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Back of the slot.
...A Slot B (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. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ...memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Back of the slot.
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... and/or drive. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some...
... and/or drive. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some...
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...option to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . If you must turn on the computer again,...has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using...
...option to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off . If you must turn on the computer again,...has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using...
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...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 after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep ...left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
...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 after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep ...left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode...
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... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... off the computer 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. NOTE These options can configure. 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 Hibernate if you want .
... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. NOTE These options can configure. 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 Hibernate if you want .