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...wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to ...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
...wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to ...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
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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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... is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...the power button. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency...
... is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...the power button. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency...
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...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. ❖ ...Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer...
...computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to the computer. ❖ ...Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer...
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...is in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you...the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not...
...is in serious injury. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you...the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are not...
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... the computer 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 remove a plug from a socket.... Failure to the computer. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... the computer 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 remove a plug from a socket.... Failure to the computer. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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... adaptor cord into the DC-IN 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...
... adaptor cord into the DC-IN 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...
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...time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer ...to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, ...
...time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer ...to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, ...
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... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the display panel and be able to...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Opening the...
... the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the display panel and be able to...transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Opening the...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the...
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Turning on the...
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... place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any ...programs, shuts down on the work surface 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 on page 125. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
... place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any ...programs, shuts down on the work surface 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 on page 125. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot...
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... make sure your computer 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 connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Overheating your... 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. Slot B is the bottom slot.
... make sure your computer 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 connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Overheating your... 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. Slot B is the bottom slot.
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...secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 slot. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (... a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer.
...secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 slot. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (... a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer.
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... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is off your work .
... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. It is off your work .
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... NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ...the computer 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off....
... NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ...the computer 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off....
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... closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your work first. If 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. ...Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 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...
... closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your work first. If 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. ...Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 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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NOTE These options 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 ...
NOTE These options 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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... power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...