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... must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity... of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user...
... must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity... of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user...
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...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions 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...
...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions 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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... 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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies....wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies....wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR...
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... from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause ...
... from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause ...
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...sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external...to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. In this condition...
...sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external...to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. In this condition...
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... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. 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 socket, to do...
... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use a multiple connector. 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 socket, to do...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power ...Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power ...Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the...
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... to slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... to slowly open or close 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when 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 battery power. When you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are empty...
... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when 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 battery power. When you may not be able to ensure that may appear on your display are empty...
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... 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut ...be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then...
... 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut ...be installed in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then...
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... cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 120. If... should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the...
... cutouts do not line up correctly, repeat steps 12-13. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 120. If... should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the socket and level when secured in the side of the...
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Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. The System window appears. To do this: ... (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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. The System window appears. To do this: ... (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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
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... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if 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 the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main... battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer ...
... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if 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 the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main... battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Getting Started 81 Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer ...
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...Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your...saving mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
...Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your...saving mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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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... 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
... 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
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... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode...
... automatically goes into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 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. You can place the computer into Sleep mode...