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...products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in accordance with a black bar symbol....the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your...
...products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in accordance with a black bar symbol....the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your...
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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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..., 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, 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. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for 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 inactivity in the Environmental Protection...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, 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. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy...
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..., seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire... a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack.
..., seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire... a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack.
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Always make sure your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to be charged before adding external ... "Setting up your computer. To use it. Using 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
Always make sure your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to be charged before adding external ... "Setting up your computer. To use it. Using 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned...
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...of fire or other damage to the computer. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly...
...of fire or other damage to the computer. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly...
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...to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the ... or other reproductive harm. 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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor ...
...to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the ... or other reproductive harm. 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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor ...
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...power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Continuing ..., or it is time to run applications, features, and devices. 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...
...power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Continuing ..., or it is time to run applications, features, and devices. 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...
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... screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using...
... screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using...
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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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...system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on page 125. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A ... . 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed...
...system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. If the computer is on page 125. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A ... . 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. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 to be installed, it must... computer. If only one memory module is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 to be installed, it must... computer. If only one memory module is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
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...AC adaptor 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 hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an... AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...
...AC adaptor 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 hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an... AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...
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Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you ...
Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you ...
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...open programs and files 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 it first saves the... is stored to the internal storage drive. 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, no data is in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does ...
...open programs and files 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 it first saves the... is stored to the internal storage drive. 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, no data is in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does ...
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... operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right.... To turn off your computer. 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 ...
... operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right.... To turn off your computer. 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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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...