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... chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU... determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in...
... chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU... determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in...
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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 your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or ...ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 24 Toshiba is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep ...
...to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or ...ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 24 Toshiba is set to the world of portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep ...
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... authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer...
... authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer...
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... and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 38 before adding...or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your ...
... and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 38 before adding...or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your ...
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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. Use of .... 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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your...
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. Use of .... 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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your...
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... AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required...
... AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required...
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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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. 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 when... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on your...
... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. 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 when... on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 37 Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on your...
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... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of...on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104.
... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of...on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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; 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104.
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...after 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 work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following:...your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 47. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or ...
...after 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 work surface before restarting the computer. In this condition, observe the following:...your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 47. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or ...
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...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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...Overheating 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. ...
...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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or...Overheating 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 remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. ...
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... system installed, you left off ) to lose your work . If you are using it for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off .
... system installed, you left off ) to lose your work . If you are using it for several days or if you to fully charge the main battery. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off .
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... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you... is stored 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 the computer to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system ...
... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you... is stored 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 the computer to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system ...
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... Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using... 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...
... Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using... 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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... display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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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... can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. 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...
... can be set . Starting again from Hibernation mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. 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...