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...(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the market in other partners to appropriate... the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The ...
...(2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the market in other partners to appropriate... the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The ...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 168 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 169 Checking device properties 169 Memory problems 170 Power and the batteries 170 Keyboard problems 172 Display problems 172 Disk or storage drive problems 174 Error-checking 174 Optical disc drive problems 175 Sound system problems 178... 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 187 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 188 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode ...and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo...
Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode ...and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo...
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Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. 42 Getting ...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...
Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. 42 Getting ...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ...
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...Connecting to a power source" on 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. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page 45.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
...Connecting to a power source" on 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. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page 45.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...
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...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 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 inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...
...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 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 inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...
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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. Never attempt to connect or .../cable to a live electrical outlet. 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to...
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. Never attempt to connect or .../cable to a live electrical outlet. 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to...
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... vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...
... vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the...
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... of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 ...the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the...
... of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 ...the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system...
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...off . 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. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using...For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module ...
...off . 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. If only one or two memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using...For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module ...
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... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If... one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
... and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If... one memory module is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
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... and secure it out of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could 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 ...
... and secure it out of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could 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 ...
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... than one option available for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... than one option available for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... open programs and files you were using the Shut 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 consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left off. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then ...
... open programs and files you were using the Shut 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 consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode... the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left off. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then ...
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...all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information...down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
...all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information...down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...
... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...