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...strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. The European Union WEEE (Waste... Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate facilities for our...
...strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. The European Union WEEE (Waste... Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate facilities for our...
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Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Your computer's features and specifications ....38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
Contents Introduction 34 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Your computer's features and specifications ....38 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Setting up a work environment 39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 42 Setting up your computer 42 Connecting to a power source 43 Charging the main battery 45 27
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... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113...
... Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 107 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to do when the main battery runs low 112 Setting battery notifications 113...
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... Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......148 USB Sleep and Charge 148 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 150 Power supply mode settings 150 Battery settings 150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 151 TOSHIBA Accessibility 152 TOSHIBA eco Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 154 ConfigFree 155 Getting Started 155 ConfigFree® Utilities 156
... Starting the USB Sleep and Charge Utility.......148 USB Sleep and Charge 148 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 150 Power supply mode settings 150 Battery settings 150 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 151 TOSHIBA Accessibility 152 TOSHIBA eco Utility 153 TOSHIBA Service Station 154 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 154 ConfigFree 155 Getting Started 155 ConfigFree® Utilities 156
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... system can help you 165 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or storage drive problems 171 Error-checking 171 Optical disc drive (optional) problems ...Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 181 Before you contact Toshiba 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187...
... system can help you 165 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 167 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 169 Disk or storage drive problems 171 Error-checking 171 Optical disc drive (optional) problems ...Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 181 Before you contact Toshiba 181 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 185 Hot Key Cards 185 Using the Hot Key Cards 186 Application Cards 187...
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...and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and ...computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY ...
...and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and ...computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47 before adding .... ❖ Always operate your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47 before adding .... ❖ Always operate your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can use...
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...power to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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... fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
...power to the computer. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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... fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use...
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... indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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) 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To...
... indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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) 44 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To...
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...for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main.... Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started 45 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged...
...for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main.... Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Getting Started 45 Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged...
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.... Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the... screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close...
.... Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the... screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the display panel and be able to slowly open or close...
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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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
... 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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
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... the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main...
... the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you may have built up. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 117. Getting Started 51 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main...
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..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For ...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...
..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For ...more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 118. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Be sure to remove the ... the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Be sure to remove the ... the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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80 Getting Started Turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Setting up a printer ...
80 Getting Started Turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off the computer Setting up a printer ...
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... work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you were using. Since Hibernation mode...computer: Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
... work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to where you were using. Since Hibernation mode...computer: Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
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... on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Be sure to save...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to enter Hibernation...
... on how to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 88. Be sure to save...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will be lost. Factors to enter Hibernation...
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... press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by 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...
... press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by 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...