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... to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The...
... to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The...
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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 favorite Web pages. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Using the installed... environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to a configuration that your computer...
With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Using the installed... environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to a configuration that your computer...
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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to ... in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day.
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never allow any liquids to ... in damage or serious injury. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will ... before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...
...fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will ... before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to...
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...Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use ...of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully...
...Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use ...of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that was provided with your computer carefully...
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...operation and will be used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first 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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged...
...operation and will be used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first 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 using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged...
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... the keyboard area before 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
... the keyboard area before 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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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... the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will load automatically. Any small...
... the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will load automatically. Any small...
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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 computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover ... 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.
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 computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover ... 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.
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44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When ... near a heat source, such as described in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When ... near a heat source, such as described in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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... turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor 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 page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to ...
... turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor 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 page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to ...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work . It is being accessed, you may lose data...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work . It is being accessed, you may lose data...
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...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 the computer using . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ... to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use...
...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 the computer using . 72 Getting Started Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer ... to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use...
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... the operating system, and then turns off. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the... information will try 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
... the operating system, and then turns off. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the... information will try 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the...
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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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... light glows green. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start 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...
... light glows green. Starting again from Hibernation mode To start 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...