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... appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg...countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is intended to trade-in accordance with design...
... appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg...countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on recycling and reuse. This product is intended to trade-in accordance with design...
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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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...saving features active, so 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 ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®... more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you...
...saving features active, so 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 ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®... more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you...
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...to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or ... Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are...
...to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or ... Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are...
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... will vary depending on page 48 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your software" on the computer...
... will vary depending on page 48 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your software" on the computer...
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... use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...
... use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock...
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... computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of...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. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for...
... computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of...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. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for...
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... the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 47 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may vary according to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time..., do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and 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/...
... computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may vary according to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time..., do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and 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/...
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... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is...
... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 51 If the computer is...
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... inserted into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. Back of the module. 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 socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...
... inserted into position. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) cutouts in place. Back of the module. 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 socket and level when secured in the side of computer (Sample Illustration...
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...). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information...
...). Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 57 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information...
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If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are ... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off your computer 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 lost if the main...
If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system settings are ... the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off your computer 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 lost if the main...
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...page 87. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...mode in memory, you will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to your internal...
...page 87. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to ...mode in memory, you will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to your internal...
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... down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Restarting your computer To start it again 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...
... down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Restarting your computer To start it again 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...
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... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
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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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... you were using. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... you were using. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...