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...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below ...bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and...
...and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below ...bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 37 Safety icons 38 Other icons used 38 Your computer's features and specifications ....39 Other documentation 39 Service options 39 Chapter 1: Getting Started 40 Selecting a place to work 40 Setting up a work environment 40 Keeping yourself comfortable 41 Precautions 41 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 43 Setting up your computer 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 Using the computer for the first time 47 Opening the display panel 47 28
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... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
... Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 106 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications 112...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems... habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
...Windows® operating system can help you 164 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 165 Checking device properties 165 Memory problems 166 Power and the batteries 166 Keyboard problems 168 Display problems 168 Disk or storage drive problems 170 Error-checking 170 Optical disc drive (optional) problems 171 Sound system problems... habits 176 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 177 If you need further assistance 182 Before you contact Toshiba 182 Contacting Toshiba 182 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 183 Toshiba's worldwide offices 183
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... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active... you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of inactivity in AC power ...
... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active... you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of inactivity in AC power ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical ...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical ...
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...the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 a CPU cooling fan that needs... or internal components to your computer. Using your computer 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. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must...
...the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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 a CPU cooling fan that needs... or internal components to your computer. Using your computer 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. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 48 before you must...
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...damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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 socket, to.../cable and AC adaptor 44 Getting Started 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. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire...
...damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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 socket, to.../cable and AC adaptor 44 Getting Started 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. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire...
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...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's...to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 116 for system...
...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's...to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 116 for system...
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... number of the screen This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens...
... number of the screen This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens...
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... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF... light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may vary according to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
... windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may not be able to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF... light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may vary according to increase the brightness of the screen while on...
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... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
... to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down...
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... place. Make sure 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 the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
... place. Make sure 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 the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ... out of computer (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. Using your computer on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the ... out of computer (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. Using your computer on page 118. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from...
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...the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be... completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
...the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be... completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it first saves the...
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...174; operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep... computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and...
...174; operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep... computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and...
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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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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Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want . Getting Started Turning ...
Once the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode 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 go into Hibernation mode when you want . Getting Started Turning ...
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Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
Getting Started Turning off the computer 91 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... the screen(s) you can place it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... the screen(s) you can place it into Sleep mode when you press the power button. 7 Click Apply. 8 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...