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... Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and...
... Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and...
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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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... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. ...wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. 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 more information on the computer and the ...
... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. ...wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. 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 more information on the computer and the ...
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... further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of personal injury or damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The...
... further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of personal injury or damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The...
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...10070; Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC... Overheating your computer. Always make sure 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 ...
...10070; Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC... Overheating your computer. Always make sure 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 ...
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...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable ...
...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable ...
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... harm. Never attempt 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged The AC power light on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration...
... harm. Never attempt 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) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged The AC power light on the side of the computer. (Sample Illustration...
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... to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features...
... to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features...
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... the panel. 3 Adjust the display to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is... display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power.
... the panel. 3 Adjust the display to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is... display when you to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power.
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
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... menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... slot. You can install one memory module is on page 125. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
... menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Slot A. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to... slot. You can install one memory module is on page 125. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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... must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A ...
... must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep ... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep ... computer Slot B Slot A (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. Back of the slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your...
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..., Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate...
..., Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off your computer. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate...
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... and files you left off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue ...how to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive...
... and files you left off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue ...how to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive...
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...without saving your work first. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 92. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main... the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. ...
...without saving your work first. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 92. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main... the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. ...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 89 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 89 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... next to the Shut down menu 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...
... next to the Shut down menu 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...