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...life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive... product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is intended to discard this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on how to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...
...life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive... product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is intended to discard this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on how to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...
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Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
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... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
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... to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. To conserve... with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 40 You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is...
... to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. To conserve... with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 40 You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is...
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...eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and...
...eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and... in temperature or humidity and sources of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and...
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... These 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 underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for...soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 53...
... These 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 underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for...soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. 48 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 53...
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... do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 into the socket...socket could cause fire or damage 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. ...
... do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 into the socket...socket could cause fire or damage 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. ...
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...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on ...provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 129 for...
...Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on ...provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 129 for...
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.... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic... characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you...
.... Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic... characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you...
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... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
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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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the...
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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Using your computer on page 131. ... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Using your computer on page 131. ... the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. Removing a memory module If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete...
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... soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
... soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...hard flat surface. Using your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
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...while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system ...settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must...
...while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to maintain the saved information, system ...settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you must...
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...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into ...
...of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all... up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to your work first. For information on using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into ...
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... options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn off the computer by 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...
... options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn off the computer by 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 want...
... 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 want...
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... Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window...
... Turning off the computer To use any of these methods, you first need to sleep, select the desired amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window...
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... Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
... Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode 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 Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...