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... Equipment) 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 electrical and electronic products put on the market... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols...
... Equipment) 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 electrical and electronic products put on the market... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols...
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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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...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. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You... efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. 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 recommend...
...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. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You... efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. 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 recommend...
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... the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never... are connected to an authorized service center. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
... the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 43 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never... are connected to an authorized service center. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ... not limited to a power source" on the computer. Overheating 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ... not limited to a power source" on the computer. Overheating 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up...
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... injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
... injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
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... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for more than a few...
... adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for more than a few...
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... applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... applications, power management settings, and features used. 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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.... Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. ...ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small...
.... Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. ...ensure that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small...
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Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. .... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside...
Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 53 NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. .... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is to be installed, it must be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the computer upside...
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...Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected ...from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 operate your ...
...Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected ...from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 operate your ...
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... from the work . 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. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer... module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52),
... from the work . 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. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer... module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 121. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52),
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...the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, 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 turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for the first ...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or...
...the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, 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 turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for the first ...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for several days or...
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...down the computer. 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The...
...down the computer. 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. NOTE After your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The...
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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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... 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 Hibernate if you can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings...
... 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 Hibernate if you can be customized. The Edit Plan Settings...
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You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...
You can place the computer into Sleep mode. 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 Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings ...