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10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product, it must be sent to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product, it must be sent to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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...power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, ...) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency.
...power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, ...) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency.
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..., resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of...
..., resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of...
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... CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer ... limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
... CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer ... limited to a power outlet (even if your computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must...
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...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 TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire ...or damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire...
...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 TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. Never pull on one socket could cause fire ...or damage to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire...
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... will expose you an indication 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 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an...
... will expose you an indication 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 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an...
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...malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to select a power level setting ...
...malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to select a power level setting ...
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... the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and ...
... the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and ...
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... power To 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 the power button in which windows appear, may...
... power To 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 the power button in which windows appear, may...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 124. 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 124. 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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... work surface before restarting the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Using your computer or AC adaptor near a ...or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module...
... work surface before restarting the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up . Using your computer or AC adaptor near a ...or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module...
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... computer Slot B Slot A (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 Slot B Slot A (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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... system could cause you left off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery.
... system could cause you left off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery.
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... from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
... from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using...
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... shuts down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns... off. 86 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
... shuts down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns... off. 86 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 commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...