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...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd... mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality...
...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd... mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality...
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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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... that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia...174; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and...
... that you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia...174; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and...
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... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the...
... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the...
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... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 45. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat...
... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on page 45. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat...
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...and AC adaptor 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk... of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this...
...and AC adaptor 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk... of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this...
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... 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 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the...
... 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 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the...
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... power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the ... correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is...
... power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the ... correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is...
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... technology. This is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer...
... technology. This is manufactured using it. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not... easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer...
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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.
... 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.
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... this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is the top slot. You can install one memory module is...
... this model, Slot A is to be installed, it must be lost. If only one or two memory modules. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. Slot B is the top slot. You can install one memory module is...
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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 ... installed, it 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
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 ... installed, it 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
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...59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface...
...59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where...
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...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from...
...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you left off the computer ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from...
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...current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 92. To turn off your computer using Sleep... 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 returns ...
...current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 92. To turn off your computer using Sleep... 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 returns ...
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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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... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...