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...States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. VCCI Class B Information For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values ...of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. This ...
...States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. VCCI Class B Information For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values ...of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. This ...
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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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...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over...enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the ...
...can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over...enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the ...
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... to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖...prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally ...
... to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖...prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally ...
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... charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when...
... charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when...
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... computer. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 secure ...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample ...
... computer. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 secure ...and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample ...
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... page 104 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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) ❖ ... 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 time to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge ...
... page 104 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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) ❖ ... 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 time to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge ...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
... NOTE When opening or closing 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
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...also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT ...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light ...
...also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT ...) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light ...
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40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut ... programs, shuts down button in the 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 page 104.
40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut ... programs, shuts down button in the 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 page 104.
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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 computer ... cables. 19 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery.
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 computer ... cables. 19 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery.
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... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ... cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Memory slot Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your...
... Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ... cloth from the work surface before restarting the computer. Memory slot Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your...
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If you are not using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work . ...
If you are not using the computer for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work . ...
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...you left off the computer using . 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 to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. Since...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but ...
...you left off the computer using . 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 to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. Since...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but ...
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... down the operating system, and then turns off your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main... the operating system, and then turns off. 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 to the...
... down the operating system, and then turns off your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main... the operating system, and then turns off. 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 to the...
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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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... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...