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Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to discard this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the ...or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic...in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark such products with...
Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to discard this product. Pb, Hg, Cd In the ...or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic...in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark such products with...
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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 conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Your computer ships with your computer is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may ...
To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Your computer ships with your computer is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may ...
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.... Turn off the computer. 2. 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. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime...
.... Turn off the computer. 2. 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. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime...
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...components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...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 in serious injury. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external...
...components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...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 in serious injury. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external...
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...or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always 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 ... to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. An ...
...or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always 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 ... to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. An ...
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...it is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 the power provided by the AC adaptor... to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on page 104 for system ...
...it is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 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 the power provided by the AC adaptor... to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on page 104 for system ...
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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 the applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ...
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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. When you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the...
... 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. When you turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on the...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and 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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut...
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... cables. 19 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 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...
... cables. 19 Restart the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 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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...AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or ...Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer.
...AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or ...Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer.
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... though the computer is being accessed, you are not using it for several days or if you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to lose your computer.
... though the computer is being accessed, you are not using it for several days or if you must turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to lose your computer.
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... system is in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files 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 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves ...
... system is in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files 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 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves ...
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...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then...Sleep mode" on page 78. 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 ...
...Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then...Sleep mode" on page 78. 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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... computer is running on the options set. 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...
... computer is running on the options set. 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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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you can...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you can...