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.... This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (...to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union...
.... This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (...to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union...
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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
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... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
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Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
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...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
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... Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer... and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 We recommend that you go...
... Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer... and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 We recommend that you go...
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... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or ...
... vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or ...
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... it. Overheating your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or ...
... it. Overheating your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer or ...
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Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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. Failure to the computer...
Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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. Failure to the computer...
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...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC 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. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the... battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC 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. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the... battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid...
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...of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer ...any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the system indicator panel glows green and ...
...of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your computer. Getting Started Using the computer ...any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the system indicator panel glows green and ...
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... the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ...
... the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ...
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... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on , perform the following message appears when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding ...memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module....
... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on , perform the following message appears when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Getting Started Adding ...memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module....
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the...
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... to save your mind and decide to continue working after all drive activity lights are using any of these options to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off...
... to save your mind and decide to continue working after all drive activity lights are using any of these options to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off...
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...is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including... mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode...
...is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including... mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode...
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... to turn off the computer when you are not connected to save your computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your work first. For information on... Turn Off. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...
... to turn off the computer when you are not connected to save your computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your work first. For information on... Turn Off. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer to ...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer to ...
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... Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected...
... Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected...