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...on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to protect the quality of the... with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 -life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste management strategies...
...on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to protect the quality of the... with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 -life strategies for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of waste management strategies...
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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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... purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer... you leave this computer to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
... purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer... you leave this computer to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
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...the underside or surface of travel. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid... in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
...the underside or surface of travel. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid... in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety...
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... with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on page 49 before you can block the vents located at the base of the... charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... with your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on page 49 before you can block the vents located at the base of the... charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Getting Started 45 Connecting to... a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable...
... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Getting Started 45 Connecting to... a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable...
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...Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + ...
...Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + ...
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...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power ...Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you...
...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power ...Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you...
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... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to a ...
... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to a ...
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..., do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
..., do not 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
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Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in..., Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft ...
Slot B is the bottom slot. 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 work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in..., Slot A is the top slot. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft ...
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...before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ...
...before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ...
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... is in serious injury. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide 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. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth...
... is in serious injury. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide 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. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to remove the soft cloth...
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... off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your work . It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down...
... off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you change your work . It is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down...
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...internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to the internal storage...
...internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely, but it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to the internal storage...
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...the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2... to save 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...
...the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2... to save 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...
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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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... Started Turning off the computer using . 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...
... Started Turning off the computer using . 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...