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...the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to end users in or recycle your...
...the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to end users in or recycle your...
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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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... efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with your favorite Web pages. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and...
... efficiency. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with your favorite Web pages. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Disconnect the...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ... from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Disconnect the...
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... attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety... Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 33.
... attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety... Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 33.
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 secure ...that was provided with your computer carefully 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. ...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 secure ...that was provided with your computer carefully 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. ...
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... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 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 not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 104 for more than...
... be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 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 not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 104 for more than...
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... never lift the computer by 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... never lift the computer by 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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...) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period ...
...) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period ...
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... 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front...
... 3. 1 Click Start. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on page 104. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on, begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front...
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...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at...When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ ...
...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at...When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
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If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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 ...
If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) 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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...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 computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your computer sleeps for an extended period ...
...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 computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While ...in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your computer sleeps for an extended period ...
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...first. To turn 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...right corner of the computer. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information will try to enter ...
...first. To turn 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...right corner of the computer. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information will try to enter ...
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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 ...
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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... the display panel, you were using. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode 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...
... the display panel, you were using. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode 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...