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... of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such ...as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below...
... of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such ...as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below...
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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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...computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile... this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
...computer to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile... this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
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... part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort...
... part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort...
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... the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. NOTE The cooling ... or AC adaptor with your computer. 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ...
... the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. NOTE The cooling ... or AC adaptor with your computer. 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...adaptor Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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....
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...adaptor Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer. 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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...to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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 Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ...
...to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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 Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ...
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...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge...with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , ...
...the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge...with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , ...
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...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. To avoid ... screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on...
...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. To avoid ... screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
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... otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If you install ...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. If the computer is in Slot A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of...
... otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is to step 3. 1 Click Start. If you install ...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. If the computer is in Slot A. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of...
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..., 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In ... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the top slot. Getting Started 57 ...
..., 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In ... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the top slot. Getting Started 57 ...
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...Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
...Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
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If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing ...
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing ...
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... using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in order to... upgrade your computer. 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...
... using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in order to... upgrade your computer. 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...
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... and programs 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 after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may...your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and ...
... and programs 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 after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may...your unsaved information will try to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and ...
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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 ...
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 ...