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... a 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. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to appropriate facilities for...
... a 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. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to appropriate facilities for...
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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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... to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and...
... to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and...
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...into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to ...an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your ...
...into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to ...an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your ...
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... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE...
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...a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 electrical connection. ... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 electrical connection. ... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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... 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and ...will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...
... 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 time to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and ...will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ...
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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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point ...
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... AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is manufactured... on the system indicator panel glows green. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains...
... AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is manufactured... on the system indicator panel glows green. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains...
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... 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; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip...
... 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; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip...
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... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main...
... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main...
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... 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...located at the base of the slot. Make sure 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
... 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...located at the base of the slot. Make sure 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for a while. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for a while. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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...computer using the Shut down the computer. 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 state in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the ...programs to 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not ...
...computer using the Shut down the computer. 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 state in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the ...programs to 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not ...
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...shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. The computer closes all ... then turns off your computer. 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...
...shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. The computer closes all ... then turns off your computer. 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...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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 if you want the computer to shut down...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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 if you want the computer to shut down...
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... To turn off the computer NOTE These options can place 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...
... To turn off the computer NOTE These options can place 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...