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... such as the United States. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), ...
... such as the United States. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), ...
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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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With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve ... configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ...is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve ... configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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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. ❖ Avoid ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
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. ❖ Avoid ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2.
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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 shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is connected to your computer...
... 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 shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is connected to your computer...
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... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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...resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector.
... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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...resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector.
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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 The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth...
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 The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth...
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... first time, 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
... first time, 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
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...) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any...
...) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any...
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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. Getting Started 49...
... 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. Getting Started 49...
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... B is on page 125. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip...
... B is on page 125. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip...
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...model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For... 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. Overheating your computer...
...model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For... 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. Overheating 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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module... 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. In this condition, observe ...
... 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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module... 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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. In this condition, observe ...
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... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you change your computer. If you turn off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity...
... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). It is off) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you change your computer. If you turn off your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity...
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...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal ...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the... main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left...
...when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal ...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the... main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from where you left...
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... try to enter Hibernation mode. 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. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Shut down .... For information on page 92. 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 to...
... try to enter Hibernation mode. 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. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Shut down .... For information on page 92. 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 to...
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... the actions that you can be 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...
... the actions that you can be 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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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 ...
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 ...