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... crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or ...(Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last...
... crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or ...(Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last...
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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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...management settings to -date with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with the power management options preset ...following information applies. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to conserve ...
...management settings to -date with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with the power management options preset ...following information applies. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to conserve ...
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Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and 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. If any part of travel. Failure ...
Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and 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. If any part of travel. Failure ...
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...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach...computer or AC adaptor with 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 software" on page 38 before you can block the vents located at...
...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach...computer or AC adaptor with 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 software" on page 38 before you can block the vents located at...
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.... Be careful if you 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of... fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your ...
.... Be careful if you 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of... fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your ...
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...to power the computer. Continuing 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, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation...35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
...to power the computer. Continuing 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, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for system operation...35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
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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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample...
... 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample...
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...system will deteriorate. When you may appear on the system indicator panel glows green. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on... battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display ...
...system will deteriorate. When you may appear on the system indicator panel glows green. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on... battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your display ...
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... 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
... 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
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..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 47. If you can now ...carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth...
..., computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as described in "Checking total memory" on page 47. If you can now ...carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth...
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... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide 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... base of the slot. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide 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... base of the slot. Always make sure your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 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 option to turn off your computer when you are using the Shut down or Hibernate...
... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). 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 option to turn off your computer when you are using the Shut down or Hibernate...
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...for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 can continue working from ...
...for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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 can continue working from ...
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...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 ...to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start...
...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 ...to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start...
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... computer is running on the options set. 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you...
... computer is running on the options set. 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you...
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... menu. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer NOTE These options 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...
... menu. Using and configuring Sleep mode To turn off the computer NOTE These options 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...