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... wishes to discard this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ... with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from...
... wishes to discard this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ... with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from...
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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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...-date with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of inactivity in the Environmental...computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...
...-date with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of inactivity in the Environmental...computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...
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... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic ...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain...
... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic ...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain...
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... "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... adaptor. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... adaptor. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, to ensure a ...operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp...
Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, to ensure a ...operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp...
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..., features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. 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) ❖...Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect ...
..., features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. 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) ❖...Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Disconnect ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until ...the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until ...the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
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Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down...then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started...
Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down...then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started...
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44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 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 ...near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your...
44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 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 ...near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your...
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... 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
... 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer...
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... computer in -use light are off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... computer in -use light are off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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...saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to the state in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from...
...saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to the state in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the .... ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in memory, you left off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from...
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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. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off....then turns off your computer. 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 ...
... 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. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off....then turns off your computer. 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 ...
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NOTE These options can turn it 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 ...
NOTE These options can turn it 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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... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it again 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...
... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can place it again 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...