Toshiba PRO A300D user manual Installing the battery pack, Removing the battery pack

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Power and Power-up Modes

6.Slide the battery release latch to free the battery pack for removal, then lift up the battery pack.

BATTERY PACK

Figure 6-2 Removing the battery pack

7. Pull the battery pack forward to remove it.

For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery pack to your TOSHIBA dealer.

Installing the battery pack

To install a battery pack, follow the steps below.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

1.Be sure the computer’s power is off and all cables are disconnected.

2.Insert the battery pack.

BATTERY PACK

Figure 6-3 Installing the battery pack

3.Push the battery pack until it is firmly seated.

4.Slide the battery pack locking latch toward the lock position.

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Contents Page Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Macrovision License of Notice When using your computer Safety instructionsFCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information FCC informationFCC conditions ContactCanadian regulatory information Canada only Bsmi notice Taiwan only EU Declaration of ComformityJapan regulations Modem warning noticeConformity statement Network compatibility statementRedial Type of servicePursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part If problems arise Telephone company proceduresDisconnection Fax brandingInstructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment AT&F AT&W AT%TE=0 ATZ Modem warning notice for AustraliaUser’s Manual General conditions Energy Star Program Following information is only for EU-member StatesOptical disc drive standards Optical disc drive safety instructionsDVD Super Multi +-R DL drive Location of the required labelPioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF HD DVD-RW drive HD DVD-ROM driveVorsicht Dieses Gerät enthält ein Laser-System und ist als International precautionsImportant notice Table of Contents Restarting the computer -7 System recovery options Keyboard indicators -12 Optical disc driveUsing the touchpad -1 Using the fingerprint sensor USB Sleep and Charge functionMedia care Generating Ascii characters Using the FM tuner -45 Wireless communicationsSecurity lock HW Setup -1Accessing HW Setup -1 HW Setup windowTroubleshooting Appendix C V.90/V.92 Preface Manual contentsAbbreviations ConventionsIcons KeysMessages DisplayTerminology StartStress injury General PrecautionsCreating a computer-friendly environment Pressure or impact damage Heat injuryExpressCard overheating Mobile phonesHardware Equipment checklistIntroduction Microsoft Windows Vista SoftwareDocumentation Processor FeaturesMemory Built-inVideo RAM Hard disk drive DisksDVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DL DVD-R DL CD-DA DVD Super Multi +-R DL driveHD DVD-ROM drive HD DVD-RW drive Keyboard PowerPointing device PortsCommunications SlotsMultimedia Security Special features Low battery Panel power on/offHibernation mode AutomaticToshiba Value Added Package Utilities and applications Toshiba Bluetooth Start → All Programs → Toshiba → ConfigFreeToshiba Face RecognitionWindows Mobility Center OptionsUSB FDD Front with the display closed Grand TourFront edge logo Volume controlInfrared receiver window Multiple digital media slotPort Left sideFan vent Hdmi out portLink IEEE1394 Shows the computer’s right side Right sideModem jack Back sideFM tuner jack Optical disc driveCover UndersideFront with the display open Front with the display openFingerprint System indicatorsSensor TouchpadFunction button Main battery System indicatorsPower Numeric mode Keyboard indicatorsArrow mode Summary Optical disc driveAbout the HD DVD Code Region Region codes for DVD drives and mediaCDs Writable discsDVDs HD DVDsCD-R write DVD Super Multi +-R DL driveCD-RW write Ultra-speed mediaDVD-R DL write Speed maximum DVD-RAM write HD DVD read Remote controllerHD DVD-RW drive 10 Full size remote controller Full size remote controllerPower Options → Choose what the Power Control panel → System and Maintenance →Record PauseVolume Volume +More information ArrowsBrightness down Slim size remote controllerNumbers LED on/off Brightness upOperational range of the remote controller Using the remote controllerDistance Angle12 Operational range of the remote controller Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller Installing/Removing batteriesFull size remote controller Installing the batteriesSlim size remote controller 19 Removing the batteries Replacing the batteriesRemove a slim size remote controller Placing slim size remote controllerInserting a slim size remote controller 22 The AC adaptor 2-pin plug AC adaptorGetting Started Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor Connecting the AC adaptorOpening the display Turning on the powerShut down mode Boot mode Turning off the powerHibernation mode Starting up for the first timeStarting hibernation mode Benefits of hibernation modeAutomatic hibernation mode Select HibernateBenefits of sleep mode Sleep modeData save in hibernation mode Restarting the computer Executing sleep modeSleep mode limitations Create optical recovery discs System recovery optionsSystem recovery options Select Enter Setup Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDDWhen the Toshiba Leading Innovation prompt appears Operating Basics Using the touchpadTouchpad, touchpad control buttons and fingerpring sensor Using the fingerprint sensorSlide the finger over the recognition sensor How to swipe the fingerPoints to note about the fingerprint sensor Click Delete All Fingerprint How to delete the fingerprint dataPoints to note about the fingerprint utility Set up procedureFingerprint sensor limitations Fingerprint authentication procedure Windows logon via fingerprint authenticationClick settings Fingerprint system boot authenticationHow to enable fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On featureUSB Sleep and Charge function Loading discs Using optical disc drivesHow to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function Grasp the drawer gently and pull until it is fully opened Lay the CD/DVD/HD DVD, label side up, in the drawer Closing the drawer Removing discsCD/None Function buttonIcon Function HD DVD playback restrictions Using Toshiba HD DVD Player to enjoy HD DVDsWhen using Toshiba HD DVD Player Operating Toshiba HD DVD Player Using Toshiba HD DVD PlayerStarting Toshiba HD DVD Player Maximize SettingsDisplay Area Toshiba HD DVD Player control window Open Toshiba HD DVD Player HelpMulti audio Current positionChannel output Slow motion Performs slow motion playbackSubtitle SpecificationSound RepeatConnecting to the computer Using the computer in place of a HD DVD PlayerBefore connecting Display compatibility Switching between computer and television displayBefore writing or rewriting DVD+R for Labelflash DVD-R for LabelflashWhen writing or rewriting Disclaimer DVD Super Multi +-R DL drive/HD DVD-ROM drive Important message HD DVD-RW drive Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW driveCD-RW High-Speed CD-RW Ultra-Speed Legal footnotesDVD-R DL DVD-RW Operating Basics When writing or rewriting Toshiba Disc Creator Data verification How to learn more about Toshiba Disc CreatorVideo When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory for ToshibaClick Labelflash setting and choose Draw Quality How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory Operating Basics Media care Using the web cameraUsing the software Modem Using the microphone18 The Region Selection icon Windows Vista Properties menuSetting ConnectingSelect Start → All Programs → FM Tuner Utility to start FM Using the FM tunerDisconnecting Wireless LAN Wireless communicationsWireless communication switch BluetoothTM wireless technologyLAN 22 Connecting the LAN cable Connecting LAN cableMoving the computer Cleaning the computerDisconnecting LAN cable Heat dispersal Typewriter keys KeyboardEmulating keys on an enhanced keyboard Function keys F1 … F12Soft keys FN key combinations Hot keys Keyboard FN sticky key Toshiba → Utilities → AccessibilityWindows special keys Arrow modeKeypad overlay Turning on the overlaysTemporarily using overlay overlay off Numeric modeTemporarily using normal keyboard overlay on Hold ALT + FN Generating Ascii charactersTemporarily changing modes Power conditions Power and Power-up ModesPower on Power off No operation AC adaptor ConnectedBattery indicator Power indicatorsPower indicator Battery typesDC in indicator Real Time Clock battery BatterySafety precautions Care and use of the battery packPower and Power-up Modes Charging the batteries ProceduresTime Battery charging noticeMaximizing battery operating time Monitoring battery capacityExtending battery life Retaining data with power offRemoving the battery pack Replacing the battery packRemoving the battery pack Installing the battery packWindows utilities Starting the computer by passwordPower-up modes System auto off Panel power on/offHW Setup HW Setup and PasswordsAccessing HW Setup HW Setup windowDefault PasswordGeneral Not RegisteredLCD + Analog RGB DisplayAuto-Selected Switchable Boot PriorityDynamically Always LowExpressCard HDD boot is not supported Disabled EnabledDisabled Disables Sleep and Charge function. Default KeyboardOFFOff On. DefaultOptional Devices Power devicesCards/Memory Peripheral devicesExpressCard Installing an ExpressCardGrasp the dummy card and pull it out from the slot Removing the ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardMS Pro Multiple digital media card slotSee below for the card capacities Card Type Capacities Inserting the memory card Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD cardRemoving a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Memory expansionRemoving the cover Installing memory moduleInserting the memory module 10 Removing the memory module Removing memory moduleAdditional AC adaptor Additional battery pack 3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cellUSB FDD Kit External monitorHdmi TelevisionSettings for audio on Hdmi Setting for display video on HdmiLink IEEE1394 PrecautionsPoint to i.LINK IEEE1394 device and click Security lockProblem solving process TroubleshootingAnalyzing the problem Preliminary checklistSystem start-up Hardware and system checklistSoftware HardwareSelf test Overheating power downBattery AC powerProblemProcedure Problem ProcedurePassword Hard disk drive LCD panelGrand Tour DVD Super Multi+-R DL driveHD DVD-ROM drive/HD DVD-RW drive Diskette drive → Hardware and Sound → Mouse to access itInfrared port TouchpadUSB mouse Hardware and Sound → Mouse to access itFingerprint sensor External monitor ExpressCardSD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card Sound system TV output signalUSB Sleep and Charge function USBWork when connected to Setup Carrier ModemLAN Sleep/HibernationLink IEEE1394 device BluetoothProblem Toshiba support Recovery discsFM tuner Before you callWhere to write CPU DisclaimersDisclaimers Memory main systemGraphics Processor Unit GPU Battery lifeHDD drive capacity Non-applicable icons Wireless LANCopy protection ImagesAppendixes Table of Contents Environmental requirements SpecificationsPower requirements Built-in modem Display controller Display Controller and ModesVideo modes CRT Display Color Depth Refresh Rate Resolution BppFunction Transmission speed 90/V.92 mode90/V.92 Connect 54666 EC Result code DescriptionV42bis AT CommandV42 NoECCard specifications Wireless LANSupported frequency sub-bands Radio characteristicsTable Wireless Ieee 802.11 Channels Sets Revision B and G Frequency Range Channel ID 5150-5850 MHz Certification agencies AC Power Cord and ConnectorsEurope Outside of EuropeUSA Abbreviations GlossaryGlossary Ascii Glossary-4 Glossary-5 Erase See delete Glossary-7 Glossary-8 Main board See motherboard Level 2 cache See cacheGlossary-10 Glossary-11 Glossary-12 Glossary-13 Index Index User’s Manual Index-3 User’s Manual Index-4 User’s Manual Index-5 User’s Manual Index-6
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