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... European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (.../23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This ...
... European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (.../23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This ...
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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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...; guidelines for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 27 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment ...and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity, and enter the...
...; guidelines for more information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 27 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment ...and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to dim the display after 10 minutes of inactivity, and enter the...
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.... ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of system activity. It could result in skin irritation and/or heat injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your lap. Turning off the...
.... ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of system activity. It could result in skin irritation and/or heat injury. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your lap. Turning off the...
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...not limited to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. ... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
...not limited to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. ... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
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... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication 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 ❖ Is...Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 102 for information on the indicator panel glows white. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC ...
... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication 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 ❖ Is...Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. See "Changing the main battery" on page 102 for information on the indicator panel glows white. 42 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC ...
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...the first time The computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for you may appear on the usage of the... computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the...
...the first time The computer is now ready for more than a few hours at a time. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for you may appear on the usage of the... computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the...
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... up the next time you turn it must be installed in memory will not be saved. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to step 3. 1 Click the Start button. If the computer is on and data in Slot... computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on .
... up the next time you turn it must be installed in memory will not be saved. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. NOTE To locate your memory module slot cover please refer to step 3. 1 Click the Start button. If the computer is on and data in Slot... computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on .
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Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be installed in place. Back of the module. ...socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For ...
Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. The memory module should be installed in place. Back of the module. ...socket and level when secured in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If the latches and cutouts do not line up . Make sure to be installed, it must be completely inserted into the slot NOTE For ...
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...to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of the computer. ❖... in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing...
...to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Back of the computer. ❖... in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer on page 103. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 underside of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing...
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... cables are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to a heavy object... Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Using a computer lock You may want to secure your desk. Getting Started 79 Caring for your...
... cables are disconnected. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to a heavy object... Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Using a computer lock You may want to secure your desk. Getting Started 79 Caring for your...
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This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ...
This feature saves your file to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. Computing tips ...
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...use it for longer periods 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. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of ... not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 92
...use it for longer periods 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. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of ... not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. It has a number of these features active, allowing your computer while traveling. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 92
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...included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of the battery, and may shorten the life of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum optical media ... by the design of time, the battery will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. Mobile Computing 93 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will lose its maximum capacity...
...included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of publication and is not an estimate of the battery, and may shorten the life of a system's battery life under the specific test settings at accessories.toshiba.com. NOTE For optimum optical media ... by the design of time, the battery will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. Mobile Computing 93 Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does not indicate the battery life that will lose its maximum capacity...
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... the power management component of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. The battery charges whether the computer is in system performance or stability issues. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management options preset to a configuration that will...
... the power management component of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. The battery charges whether the computer is in system performance or stability issues. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. For assistance with the power management options preset to a configuration that will...
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...mode is enabled and the RTC battery is turned on. Please make a complete back up of the RTC battery cannot be used to store your data to external media before discharging the battery. NOTE Depending on your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. For more information,... be monitored. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your work" on page 85 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we ...
...mode is enabled and the RTC battery is turned on. Please make a complete back up of the RTC battery cannot be used to store your data to external media before discharging the battery. NOTE Depending on your computer on battery power until the battery discharges completely. For more information,... be monitored. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your work" on page 85 Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. Mobile Computing 95 Running the computer on battery power HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we ...
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... the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged...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 ...
... the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 96 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged...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 ...
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... on page 109 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light or power button light.... The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the...
... on page 109 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light or power button light.... The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery power. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the...