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..., Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of...
..., Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of...
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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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...qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you...computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information...
...qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you...computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information...
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... change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, .... Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably...
... change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, .... Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably...
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... The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your...not limited to a power source" on page 45. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always ...
... The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your...not limited to a power source" on page 45. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always ...
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.... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to operate. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample...and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 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...
.... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to operate. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample...and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 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...
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...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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling...
...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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling...
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... a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid...computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct ...
... a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid...computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct ...
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...and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is manufactured using it. 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...hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
...and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is manufactured using it. 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...hand to slowly open or close the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness ...
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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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
... 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
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...memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
...memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) ...If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut...
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... . Always make sure your computer on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 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 AC adaptor... operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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.
... . Always make sure your computer on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 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 AC adaptor... operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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.
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.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 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 the computer. ❖... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
.... 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 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 the computer. ❖... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using...
... the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off your computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using...
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...places the computer into a power-saving 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely, but it first saves the current...is stored to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep. ...
...places the computer into a power-saving 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down completely, but it first saves the current...is stored to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no 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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... down command: 1 Click Start. 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 returns ...shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
... down command: 1 Click Start. 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 returns ...shuts down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
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... Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...
... Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down lists. NOTE These options can be set . 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...