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... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...
... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...
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.../g). 22 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 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...
.../g). 22 Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in the countries/regions in the following table. 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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... Caring for optical discs 109 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 109 Toshiba's online resources 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 110 Toshiba's energy-saver design 110 Running the computer on battery power 111 Battery Notice 111 Power management 112 Using additional batteries 112 Charging batteries 112 Charging the main battery 113 Charging the RTC battery 113 Monitoring main battery power 114 Determining remaining battery power 115 What to...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 162 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ......163 ConfigFree 165 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree® Utilities 166 Chapter 6: If Something ... a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Button Support 158 TOSHIBA Accessibility 159 TOSHIBA eco Utility 160 TOSHIBA Service Station 161 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 162 Enabling the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor ......163 ConfigFree 165 Getting Started 165 ConfigFree® Utilities 166 Chapter 6: If Something ... a hardware conflict 175 A plan of action 176 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 178 Keyboard problems 180 Display problems 180 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........182 Optical drive problems 184 Sound system problems 185 ...
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... 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 powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of... may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
... 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 powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of... may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37
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Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of travel. Do not turn...
Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of travel. Do not turn...
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... will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all... setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,...
... will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 51 before you must complete all... setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,...
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... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric...
... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric...
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... than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the 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 run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required...
... than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the 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 run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required...
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... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the...
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... the operating system has loaded completely. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not 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 technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...
... the operating system has loaded completely. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is operated on battery power. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not 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 technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration...
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... next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
... next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected...
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.... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer... lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work.
.... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. Do not remove the memory module while the computer... lost. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to work.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. The System ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to...
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...® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for the first time. 80...
...® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in-use light are not using the computer for the first time. 80...
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... Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all open programs and files you change ... your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you will not be using . You must turn off the computer: Shut Down...
... Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all open programs and files you change ... your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you will not be using . You must turn off the computer: Shut Down...
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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 after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the...
...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 after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... and configuring Sleep mode" on page 85. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the...
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... 4 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... 4 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 the display panel. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power...
... Settings window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 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 the display panel. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of Power...