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...and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ... is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the...
...and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ... is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
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... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
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Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
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Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
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... and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA... and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. ... environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go.
... and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA... and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. ... environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go.
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...resulting in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease...
...resulting in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease...
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... computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Getting Started... fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ...
... computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Getting Started... fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ...
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... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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..., to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of ...
... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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..., to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of ...
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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when ...the main battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when ...the main battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
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...computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided... by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...
...computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided... by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and ...
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... it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic... by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on...
... it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic... by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to turn on...
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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... be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. You can install one memory module is on, begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes...
... be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. You can install one memory module is on, begin at step 1; Slot B is the bottom slot. The computer closes...
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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 base of the computer. Slot B is to be installed, it must be ...installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft...
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 base of the computer. Slot B is to be installed, it must be ...installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft...
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...AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,...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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) ...
...AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure,...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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) ...
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... guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
... guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery.
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.... ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. You must turn off...
.... ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. You must turn off...
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... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see... first. 88 Getting Started Turning 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...
... "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see... first. 88 Getting Started Turning 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...
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... the computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again 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 computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again 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...