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...(Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU ... carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product...
...(Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU ... carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product...
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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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...computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information...to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 ...
...computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information...to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 ...
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...contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...
...contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...
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...45. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to...and memory. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Always make sure your computer TECHNICAL NOTE:...
...45. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to...and memory. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. Always make sure your computer TECHNICAL NOTE:...
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... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Use ...
... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Use ...
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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... reproductive harm. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with your ...
... 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... reproductive harm. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with your ...
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..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid ...
..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. See "Changing the main...all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid ...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. ...48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the ...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. ...48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the ...
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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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... remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. L640...
... remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. L640...
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...the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode...are adding extra memory after setting up . You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
...the cables. 18 Restart the computer. If you can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode...are adding extra memory after setting up . You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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... 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC... adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your...
... 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC... adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your...
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... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to memory, so that when you turn off the power while...
... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to memory, so that when you turn off the power while...
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...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on page 89. NOTE 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in memory, you will lose data if the...
...the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on page 89. NOTE 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in memory, you will lose data if the...
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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 ... including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using Sleep, see...
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 ... including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using Sleep, see...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 88 Getting Started Turning 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 88 Getting Started Turning 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...