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...on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical 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 applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This ...
...on the market in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical 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 applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This ...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 28
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... Caring for optical discs 110 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 110 Toshiba's online resources 110 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 111 Toshiba's energy-saver design 111 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 112 Power management 113 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 114 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
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34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211 Using the...
34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191 Error-checking 191 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 207 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 209 Hot Key Cards 209 Using the Hot Key Cards 210 Application Cards 211 Using the...
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... STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the ...
... STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the ...
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...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these ...instructions could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. ...
...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these ...instructions could result in damage or serious injury. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. ...
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...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...attach the AC adaptor. 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 49 before...
...base of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ...attach the AC adaptor. 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 49 before...
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... possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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 ... secure electrical connection. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
... possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. 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 ... secure electrical connection. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
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... the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in.... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main...
... the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in.... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. The AC power light on the back of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main...
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... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 122 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that...
... is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 122 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that...
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... the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on...
... the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on...
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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.
... 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.
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secure the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 123. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up .
... Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If you can now continue setting up .
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ... before restarting the computer. The memory module pops up . Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on top of the slot. Back of computer Slot A Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it ... before restarting the computer. The memory module pops up . Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 2 Pull the latches away from the work surface before removing/installing the bottom module. 3 Gently lift the memory module...
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...Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off your computer. You must turn off the computer using it for several... 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ...
...Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off your computer. You must turn off the computer using it for several... 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 the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source ...
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... documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where...mode" on page 90. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on how to ...
... documents and programs to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where...mode" on page 90. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. For information on how to ...
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... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn 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...
... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn 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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... configured, 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...
... configured, 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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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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 Advanced settings tab ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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 Advanced settings tab ...