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... for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of -life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...symbols indicate that focus on how to discard this product. 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 trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol.
... for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of -life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...symbols indicate that focus on how to discard this product. 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 trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol.
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Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Getting comfortable with your computer 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Precautions 31 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 33 Setting up your computer 33 Connecting to a power source 34 Charging the main battery 36 Using the computer for the first time 37 Opening the display panel 37 Turning on the power 38 Setting up your software 39 19
Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Getting comfortable with your computer 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Precautions 31 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 33 Setting up your computer 33 Connecting to a power source 34 Charging the main battery 36 Using the computer for the first time 37 Opening the display panel 37 Turning on the power 38 Setting up your software 39 19
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... Backing up your work 93 Restoring your work 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining...
... Backing up your work 93 Restoring your work 94 Toshiba's online resources 94 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 95 Toshiba's energy-saver design 95 Running the computer on battery power 95 Battery Notice 96 Power management 97 Using additional batteries 97 Charging batteries 97 Charging the main battery 98 Charging the RTC battery 98 Monitoring main battery power 99 Determining remaining...
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... set the Power Plan 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 107 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 110 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your ...reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using a ...
... set the Power Plan 104 Changing the main battery 105 Removing the battery from the computer .......105 Inserting a charged battery 107 Taking care of your battery 108 Safety precautions 108 Maintaining your battery 109 Disposing of used batteries 110 Traveling tips 111 Chapter 4: Exploring Your ...reader 118 Inserting memory media 119 Removing memory media 119 Chapter 5: Utilities 121 TOSHIBA Assist 122 Secure 123 Protect & Fix 124 Optimize 125 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 126 Setting passwords 127 Using an instant password 127 Using a ...
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Contents 23 Using a user password 129 Deleting a user password 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 Mouse Utility 132 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 TOSHIBA eco Utility 137 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that ...can help you 143 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 144 Checking device properties 144 Memory problems 145 Power and the batteries 145 Keyboard problems 147 Display problems 147 Disk or storage drive problems 149 Error-checking 149 Sound system problems 150 Printer...
Contents 23 Using a user password 129 Deleting a user password 130 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 131 Mouse Utility 132 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 133 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 135 TOSHIBA Accessibility 136 TOSHIBA eco Utility 137 TOSHIBA Service Station 137 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 138 Problems that ...can help you 143 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 144 Checking device properties 144 Memory problems 145 Power and the batteries 145 Keyboard problems 147 Display problems 147 Disk or storage drive problems 149 Error-checking 149 Sound system problems 150 Printer...
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...management options preset to a configuration that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts... down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 25 We recommend ...
...management options preset to a configuration that you go. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts... down the system and display within 15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 25 We recommend ...
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... comfortable with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer To keep your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day...
... comfortable with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer To keep your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day...
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...of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 underside of the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs...
...of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 underside of the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs...
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... injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 charge the computer...an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 34 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please...
... injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 charge the computer...an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 34 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please...
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...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light/battery light on the indicator panel glows green. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of California...
...) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light/battery light on the indicator panel glows green. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of California...
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... leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light/battery light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication...
... leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light/battery light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level ...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication...
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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. Do not press or push on 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Do not press or push on the display panel ...
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... on the power To turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 38 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when...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 TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are properly connected and ready...
... on the power To turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 38 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when...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 TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are properly connected and ready...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 105. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" 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...
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 105. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" 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...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has ... or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 48. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has ... or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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... computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
... computer Memory slot (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
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... the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work . If you change your mind...
... the disk/disc and/or drive. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work . If you change your mind...
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...no data is in which 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 . 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 left off. Sleep...
...no data is in which 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 . 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 left off. Sleep...
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... and files you power down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your computer using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started 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 button in which you left it, including all open programs, ...
... and files you power down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your computer using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 74 Getting Started 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 button in which you left it, including all open programs, ...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 76 Getting Started 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 76 Getting Started 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...