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... and Electronic 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or ...
... and Electronic 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or ...
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...-up on wireless lan function is not available 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...
...-up on wireless lan function is not available 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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... 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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... in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency....provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...
... in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency....provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...
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...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Do not...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2.
...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Do not...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2.
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...failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary...to a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
...failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary...to a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
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... by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger ... electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to the 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 ...
... by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger ... electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to the 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 ...
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...indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either... operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
...indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either... operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into...
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Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will Over a period of time, and depending ...
Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will Over a period of time, and depending ...
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... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
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The Shut Down menu appears. 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 121. The operating system turns off ... 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. 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 121. The operating system turns off ... 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.
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... You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the... cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 53 to shut ...
... You can damage the computer and the memory module. Removing a memory module If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the... cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it on page 53 to shut ...
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... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
... memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 53), Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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... cause you are off the computer Setting up for a while. If you to set it for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to your work.
... cause you are off the computer Setting up for a while. If you to set it for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to your work.
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Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you have more than...Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ...
Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you have more than...Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before ...
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...files you left off. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut 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.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...
...files you left off. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut 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.... Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...
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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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... want the computer to Hibernate if you want . 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
... want the computer to Hibernate if you want . 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...