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... that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August ...336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to protect the ...
... that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August ...336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to protect the ...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management ...options preset to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend...
Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management ...options preset to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend...
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... withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any... allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
... withstand the rigors of personal injury or damage to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any... allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
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Overheating 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 computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may ... is connected to a power source" on page 44. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
Overheating 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 computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may ... is connected to a power source" on page 44. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in...
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... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or ...to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully ...
... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or ...to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully ...
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... indicator panel glows white. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
... indicator panel glows white. Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting...
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... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...
... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with...
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... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer... depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
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..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time 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 the AC adaptor...
..., do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The first time 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 the AC adaptor...
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... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. HDD/Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. HDD/Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
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These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to seat the module...be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
These latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into position. If only one memory module is to seat the module...be completely inserted into the socket and level when secured in the side of the module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot...
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...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 ... 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (...
...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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 ... 57 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (...
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... or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left 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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ...
... or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left 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. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ...
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... completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs ... 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the...
... completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs ... 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the...
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... the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... to display the actions that you can place it into Hibernation mode 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... to display the actions that you can place it into Hibernation mode 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab ...