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...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the..., the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in...
...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the..., the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in...
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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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... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...
... saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake... the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...
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... included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo... in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, ...
... included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo... in damage or serious injury. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, ...
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...a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety...your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
...a hard flat surface. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety...your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
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...from a socket. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure...
...from a socket. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure...
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... attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor ...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 ...
... attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor ...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 ...
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... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the... battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the... battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
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... the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
... the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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... The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you through steps to set up your software When 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...
... The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you through steps to set up your software When 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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... of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 124. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the...
... of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 124. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the...
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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 now continue setting up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot ... are adding extra memory after setting up . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot ... are adding extra memory after setting up . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down...
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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. 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 in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the ...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off the computer...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. 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 in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the ...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you left off the computer...
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... open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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. For information on using ...Sleep mode" on page 91. 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 ...
... open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, 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. For information on using ...Sleep mode" on page 91. 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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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to shut down lists.
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to shut down lists.