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... in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the...
... in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the...
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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 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low 114 Setting battery notifications 114...
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Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
Contents 35 TOSHIBA Accessibility 158 TOSHIBA eco Utility 159 TOSHIBA Service Station 160 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 160 ConfigFree 161 Getting Started 161 ConfigFree® Utilities 162 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 165 Problems that are easy to...Windows® operating system can help you 171 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 172 Checking device properties 172 Memory problems 173 Power and the batteries 173 Keyboard problems 175 Display problems 175 Disk or storage drive problems 177 Error-checking 177 Optical drive problems 179 Sound system problems 180 ExpressCard...
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..., 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 the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you ...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
..., 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 the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you ...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
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...safety and ease of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of personal injury or damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...
...safety and ease of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your ... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of personal injury or damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...
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...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with any...❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. Always make sure your computer...
...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with any...❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer. Always make sure your computer...
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... power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the... specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to follow this instruction 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 ensure a secure electrical connection...
... power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the... specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to follow this instruction 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 ensure a secure electrical connection...
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...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC.... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green...
...plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC.... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on...
... technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on...
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... the computer is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside ...
... the computer is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Memory module slot cover Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. 56 Getting ... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is to seat the module into the socket and level...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into place securely with the corresponding cutouts in the side of the socket. 56 Getting ... inserted into the socket, press downward on the top edge of the module to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is to seat the module into the socket and level...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can ... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. Slot B Slot A Front...
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... 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ... after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not...
... 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ... after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not...
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... is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to the state in which you...power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 85. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...
... is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on how to the state in which you...power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 85. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. 82 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from ...
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... window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel...
... window appears. 3 Click Change advanced power settings. 84 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel...
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... off the computer 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... off the computer 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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...
... time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer 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...