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... and end-of-life strategies for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin... symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. The European...
... and end-of-life strategies for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin... symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. The European...
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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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... power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that will operate at its ...computer energy. 36 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
... power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that will operate at its ...computer energy. 36 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
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...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The... Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To...
...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The... Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To...
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.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned... external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned... external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock,...
... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock,...
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.... 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 Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. ... injury. Wash 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.
.... 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 Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. ... injury. Wash 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.
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...page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will be used . 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 not plugged into an AC power ...source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to ...
...page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will be used . 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 not plugged into an AC power ...source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to ...
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... it beyond the point where it on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. This is... brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
... it beyond the point where it on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. This is... brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
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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. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
... 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. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
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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. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will... Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface 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; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 125. 52 Getting...
... 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. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be lost. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will... Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface 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; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is on page 125. 52 Getting...
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... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can ... 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.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can ... 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.
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... disk/disc activity lights are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery.
... disk/disc activity lights are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery.
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...Factors to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 90. Sleep saves the current state ...state 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 ...
...Factors to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 90. Sleep saves the current state ...state 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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...down command completely shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 ... command closes all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ ...
...down command completely shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 ... command closes all open programs and files you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 87 Turning off the computer ❖ ...
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... computer is running on the options set. 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...
... computer is running on the options set. 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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... the Start menu. The computer returns to the Shut down menu 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . 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...
... the Start menu. The computer returns to the Shut down menu 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . 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...