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...66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal...and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. 7 The European Union WEEE ...
...66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal...and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. 7 The European Union WEEE ...
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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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... computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...
... computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...
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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. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these ...
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. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these ...
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... that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC... the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
... that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC... the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
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...provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ...electrical connection. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...
...provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ...electrical connection. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...
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...operation and will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on page 104 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
...operation and will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on page 104 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor...
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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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... may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display .... 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. When you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also ...
... may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display .... 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. When you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also ...
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... computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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...) If the computer is on page 104. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
... computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 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...) If the computer is on page 104. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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... or when an AC adaptor is 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 hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never... NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery.
... or when an AC adaptor is 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 hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never... NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your .... 46 Getting Started 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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your .... 46 Getting Started 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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
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.../disc activity lights are not using it for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer...
.../disc activity lights are not using it for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer...
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...open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to ... After 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 where you were using the Shut down the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation...
...open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to ... After 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 where you were using the Shut down the computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation...
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... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. This command closes all open programs ... and configuring 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 returns to the...
... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. This command closes all open programs ... and configuring 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 returns to the...
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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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... computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you were using. Once the computer is running 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...
... computer using the Sleep command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the screen(s) you were using. Once the computer is running 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...