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... products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information... Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery.
... products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information... Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery.
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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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...energy. 24 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings... with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to enter...
...energy. 24 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings... with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to enter...
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... of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime ...operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power...
... of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime ...operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power...
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... 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 shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... AC adaptor is in serious injury. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material...
... 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 shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... AC adaptor is in serious injury. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material...
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... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 the...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Use ...
... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 the...cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Use ...
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...Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge 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 ...correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. 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 ...
...Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge 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 ...correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. 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 ...
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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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... transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large...appear on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will...
... transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large...appear on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer ... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip 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; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer ... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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...; Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. You can now continue setting up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is... computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for ...
...; Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. You can now continue setting up . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is... computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for ...
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... (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or...
... (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or...
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... the computer Depending on the computer again, you are off. If you will not be using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... the computer Depending on the computer again, you are off. If you will not be using the Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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...restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the ... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 76. 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. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the...
...restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the ... and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 76. 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. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If 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 using the Sleep command...returns to enter Hibernation mode. 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 the operating system, and then turns off your computer....
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If 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 using the Sleep command...returns to enter Hibernation mode. 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 the operating system, and then turns off your computer....
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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 lists.
... 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 lists.
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... or closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start 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...
... or closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Hibernation mode To start 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...