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...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply ...worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark such products with a ...
...*The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply ...worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark such products with a ...
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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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... and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 We recommend that you go...
... and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 35 We recommend that you go...
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... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...day. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...day. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
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...or when an AC adaptor is connected to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's ...by drawing outside air into the computer. Using 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 a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place ...
...or when an AC adaptor is connected to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer's ...by drawing outside air into the computer. Using 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 a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place ...
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...Please handle your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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 shock, possibly resulting in...
...Please handle your computer carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to the computer. 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 shock, possibly resulting in...
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... hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light... on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. (Sample...
... hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light... on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. (Sample...
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...to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 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 the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the...
...to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. 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 the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the...
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... and begin using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time...
... and begin using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 47 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Setting up your software...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Setting up your software...
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... 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 the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any...
... 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 the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any...
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...connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on page 124. Back of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory ...with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in the side of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For...
...connector is fully inserted into the socket, press downward on page 124. Back of the socket. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the top edge of the module. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on the memory module Do not force the memory ...with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. These latches should be installed in the side of the module to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For...
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...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...
...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...
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... for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, 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. If you left off. If you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn ...
... for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, 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. If you left off. If you are not using it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn ...
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... critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you ...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep,...
... critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so that, when you ...; When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep,...
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... the Start menu. 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 Start menu. 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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... computer is configured, you can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you want . Once 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...
... computer is configured, you can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you want . Once 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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... Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need 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. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...