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... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as...than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in... resources and the adoption of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.
... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as...than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in... resources and the adoption of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com.
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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 Setting up your software 38 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 Setting up your software 38 18
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... work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main battery 97 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring main battery power 98
... work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main battery 97 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring main battery power 98
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...key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features... the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
...key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features... the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
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... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer ...
... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer ...
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...video, make calls with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing....
...video, make calls with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to... computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing....
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... your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer To keep your computer in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
... your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer To keep your computer in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must... air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33.
... TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 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. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must... air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33.
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... of fire or other damage to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ... AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to charge the computer...
... of fire or other damage to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in ... AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to charge the computer...
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...computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...first time, 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
...computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. ...first time, 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 plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning ... while on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on...
... time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows green. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning ... while on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of the screen will load automatically. Turning on the power To turn on...
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... lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front...
... lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front...
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...When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has ...least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at the base of the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could...
...When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has ...least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at the base of the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could...
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... AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (...even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep ...
... AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (...even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep ...
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... left off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using the computer for turning off the computer...
... left off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using the computer for turning off the computer...
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... in memory, you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained...
... in memory, you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose... Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained...
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... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving... Sleep mode" on page 78. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving... Sleep mode" on page 78. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 75 Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Getting Started 75 Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... Started Turning off the computer using . Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending 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...