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... that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical...Information This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in or recycle ...
... that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical...Information This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in or recycle ...
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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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...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your computer is labeled with your favorite Web pages. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls ...Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has...
...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your computer is labeled with your favorite Web pages. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls ...Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has...
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..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or... damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity ...
..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or... damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity ...
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... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer on page 33. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is... adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" 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 adding external or internal components to be...
... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer on page 33. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is... adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" 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 adding external or internal components to be...
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... been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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. Failure to avoid scratching...
... been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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. Failure to avoid scratching...
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... 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 more than a few hours at a time.... the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to...
... 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 more than a few hours at a time.... the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to...
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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.
... 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.
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... button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to... use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending ...
... button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to... use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending ...
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... down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove...
... down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove...
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... injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other...
... injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other...
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... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ...
... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents ...
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... one option available 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 change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. It is being accessed, you left off...
... one option available 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 change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. It is being accessed, you left off...
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...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Sleep ...is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using ...
...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Sleep ...is stored in memory, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using ...
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...the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work first. 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 ...
...the operating system, and then turns off your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work first. 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 ...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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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78 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . Starting again 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 ...
78 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . Starting again 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 ...