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... TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. If the product's battery... end user wishes to discard this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of...
... TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. If the product's battery... end user wishes to discard this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of...
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...'s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory...
...'s cooling fan 39 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting to a power source 40 Charging the main battery 43 Using the computer for the first time 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba 44 Adding optional external devices 44 Adding memory (optional 45 Installing a memory module 45 Removing a memory...
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... 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 Power management 94 Charging the main battery 94 Charging the RTC battery 95 Monitoring main battery power 96 Determining remaining battery power 97 What to do when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power...
... 3: Mobile Computing 92 Toshiba's energy-saver design 92 Running the computer on battery power 92 Battery Notice 93 Power management 94 Charging the main battery 94 Charging the RTC battery 95 Monitoring main battery power 96 Determining remaining battery power 97 What to do when the main battery runs low .....98 Setting battery notifications 98 Conserving battery power 99 Power...
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26 Contents Memory problems 146 Power and the batteries 146 Keyboard problems 148 Display problems 148 Disk or storage drive problems 150 Error-checking 150 Optical disc drive problems 151 Sound system problems 152 ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 166...
26 Contents Memory problems 146 Power and the batteries 146 Keyboard problems 148 Display problems 148 Disk or storage drive problems 150 Error-checking 150 Optical disc drive problems 151 Sound system problems 152 ... Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165 Volume Mute 166...
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...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 27 We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on using power management...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer is ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction...
...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 27 We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on using power management...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer is ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction...
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... the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer...
... the AC adaptor from or writing to a disk/disc or flash media may result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer...
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To use external power or to charge the battery you use it. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page 40. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never...
To use external power or to charge the battery you use it. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do ..., possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page 40. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never...
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... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 102 for information on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main...
... result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 102 for information on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The AC power light on replacing the main...
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...of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. This is charged for the first time...not press or push on the display panel and be able to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that may appear on your computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel... place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
...of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. This is charged for the first time...not press or push on the display panel and be able to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that may appear on your computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel... place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
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... in Slot A. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
... in Slot A. In either of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on . Do not try to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this...
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... the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . The...
... the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . The...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your .... 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your .... 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with ... computer This section gives tips on page 105. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories...
... your computer. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to a heavy object such as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with ... computer This section gives tips on page 105. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories...
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... page 85 for details. 81 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until...
... page 85 for details. 81 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. See your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until...
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...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy... and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it ...
...Computing This chapter covers all aspects of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it is not being used, thereby conserving energy... and saving money in the process. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it ...
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...to a month while the computer is turned off. It maintains this information for better accuracy of the battery, and may fail to your Toshiba computer. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 106 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the ... lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by any conditions other than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. This is normal for...
...to a month while the computer is turned off. It maintains this information for better accuracy of the battery, and may fail to your Toshiba computer. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 106 for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the ... lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery life rating is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by any conditions other than a month), the battery may cause the battery meter to be inaccurate. This is normal for...
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... provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for system operation and will... allow the battery to recharge. Leave the power connected and the battery should use it is extremely hot or cold. Users who are not completely familiar with the power ...
... provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. To ensure that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for system operation and will... allow the battery to recharge. Leave the power connected and the battery should use it is extremely hot or cold. Users who are not completely familiar with the power ...
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...low, the real-time clock and calendar may only charge while the computer is turned on. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message...a complete back up your computer on page 85 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. NOTE It is completely...
...low, the real-time clock and calendar may only charge while the computer is turned on. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message...a complete back up your computer on page 85 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it maintains this information for 24 hours. NOTE It is completely...
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... being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings...
... being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings...
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... not power the computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes...amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A pop-up message...
... not power the computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes...amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. A pop-up message...