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...already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and ...EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to...
...already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and ...EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to...
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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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... which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on... efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your...
... which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on... efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your...
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... electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce...
... electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce...
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... ventilation and are not limited to your computer. 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. Using your computer on the computer. To use it. In this condition, observe the... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... ventilation and are not limited to your computer. 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. Using your computer on the computer. To use it. In this condition, observe the... location will vary depending on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, 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. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from... or damaging the surface. Failure to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
..., and/or result in a fire or electric shock, 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. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from... or damaging the surface. Failure to operate. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
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... 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 Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of California to cause...
... 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 Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of California to cause...
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...for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not ...Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time...
...for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not ...Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Once the battery is charged for the first time...
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... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn it on battery power.
... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of time, and depending on your screen display when you turn it on battery power.
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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 power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE 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 power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The...
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... memory modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to be installed, it must... module, turn 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 modules. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to be installed, it must... module, turn 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.
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... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖... computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
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... computer. Always make sure 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 hard flat surface. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even ...if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of ...
... computer. Always make sure 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 hard flat surface. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even ...if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of ...
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... to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If your work.
... to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If your work.
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...the computer using 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 computer to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the...work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. Each option has its...
...the computer using 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 computer to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the...work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. Each option has its...
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...up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. 88 Getting... in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main...
...up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. 88 Getting... in memory, you left it, including all open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to the mode in which you were using the Sleep command and the main...
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... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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...
... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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...