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...-Marking is intended to end users in accordance with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and ...electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
...-Marking is intended to end users in accordance with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and ...electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
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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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...mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to a configuration that ...energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system ...
...mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to a configuration that ...energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting ..., contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Do not turn on the power...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting ..., contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Do not turn on the power...
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... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
... a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is...
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Always grasp the plug directly. 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....remove a plug from a socket. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the...
Always grasp the plug directly. 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....remove a plug from a socket. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 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 California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling... AC 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 Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication ...
.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 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 California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling... AC 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 Failure to follow this product will expose you an indication ...
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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. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to power the computer... that reduces the power required for system operation and 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 the computer turned off for...
... 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. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to power the computer... that reduces the power required for system operation and 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 the computer turned off for...
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... the display panel. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
... the display panel. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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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. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
... 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. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
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... A is the top 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 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...
... A is the top 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 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...
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... 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. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material...10070; Always operate your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 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 turned on page 126. 16...
... 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. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material...10070; Always operate your computer is to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 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 turned on page 126. 16...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side ... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side ... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
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... have more than one option available for several days or if you must turn on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. If you are off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
... have more than one option available for several days or if you must turn on the operating system installed, you to fully charge the main battery. If you are off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
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...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 after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Since Hibernation mode does not...where 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 the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it first...
...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 after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Since Hibernation mode does not...where 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 the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it first...
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...see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 ...
...see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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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... mode by opening the display panel. 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...
... mode by opening the display panel. 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...