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...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this ...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ...
...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this ...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ...
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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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...STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. 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. You can accompany you wherever you go. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power...
...STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. 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. You can accompany you wherever you go. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power...
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... 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 setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and... permanent damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
... 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 setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and... permanent damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
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...drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the... a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or ...
...drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the... a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or ...
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.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or...
.../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or...
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...the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting... cord on 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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm....
...the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting... cord on 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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm....
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...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 power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at ..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting 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...
...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 power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at ..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting 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...
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... contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the...
... contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase 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.
... 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.
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... on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start...
... on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is the bottom slot. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in Slot A. Start...
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... or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using ...
... or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using ...
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...) 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. Overheating your computer on or when.... Getting Started 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.
...) 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. Overheating your computer on or when.... Getting Started 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.
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... not using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
... not using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
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... information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from ...where 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 the state in which you left off the computer ...
... information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from ...where 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 the state in which you left off the computer ...
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...operating system, and then turns off your work first. The computer closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92...system, and then turns off. 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 ...
...operating system, and then turns off your work first. The computer closes all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92...system, and then turns off. 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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NOTE These options can be set . Once the computer is running 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . Once the computer is running 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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... running on the Hibernation options set. 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...
... running on the Hibernation options set. 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...