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... local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate ...that focus on the battery. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to ...
... local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate ...that focus on the battery. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to ...
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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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With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with your favorite Web pages. If the model you go. To ... computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within...
With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with your favorite Web pages. If the model you go. To ... computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within...
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... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure...
... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure...
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... if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on...
... if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on your computer on...
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... with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...the surface. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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...
... with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...the surface. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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...
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...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...
...and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ ...
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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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... Small bright dots may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 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 computer. When...
... Small bright dots may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. 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 computer. When...
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... down on page 104. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching...
... down on page 104. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching...
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...computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the ...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
...computer right side up the computer. If you can now continue setting up . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the ...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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Memory slot Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
Memory slot Back of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the Windows® operating system...
... the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down the Windows® operating system...
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...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. 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 memory, you left it first saves the current state of the ...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. 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 memory, you left it first saves the current state of the ...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
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..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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...
..., see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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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...-right corner of the Start menu. 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...
...-right corner of the Start menu. 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...