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2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
2 Contents Introduction 24 Setting up your computer and getting started 26 Adding memory (optional 30 Your computer's TFT display 38 Inserting an ExpressCard 38 Removing an ExpressCard 39 Learning the basics 39 Using the TouchPad 40 Using the optical drive 43 Moving the computer 48 Mobile computing 48 Taking care of your battery 52 If something goes wrong 55 If you need further assistance 59 Power cord/cable connectors 60 Features and specifications 60 Index 61
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...) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Pb... nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for any other applications...
...) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. 4 Critical Applications The computer you have purchased is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage. Pb... nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for any other applications...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
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... regarding the ENERGY STAR® Program. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. household and businesses replaced old computers with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down...50% less energy depending on using power management settings to more than 2.7 million cars. Some software may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is used. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by businesses next year met the new ENERGY STAR® requirements, businesses would ...
... regarding the ENERGY STAR® Program. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for both AC power and battery modes. household and businesses replaced old computers with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down...50% less energy depending on using power management settings to more than 2.7 million cars. Some software may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is used. You can wake the computer from Sleep mode by businesses next year met the new ENERGY STAR® requirements, businesses would ...
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... for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin.
... for Safety and Comfort" that is shipped with the underside or surface of these instructions could damage the computer or cause system failure. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to skin.
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Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Failure 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, ...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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.
Be careful if you use a multiple connector. Failure 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, ...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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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... a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft...
... a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws that you can retrieve them later. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 32 Adding memory (optional) 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft...
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... it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory...model, Slot A is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Using your computer is the top slot. Slot B is in Sleep mode). In ...
... it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory...model, Slot A is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Using your computer is the top slot. Slot B is in Sleep mode). In ...
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... turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top...-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 52. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Adding memory (optional) 37 If your system has the memory modules stacked on top...-degree angle and slide it out of the slot. 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 38 Your computer's TFT display Your computer's TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Over a period of ... the TFT manufacturing technology. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to remove the card slot protector before you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that comes with the card to see if you need to the documentation that may appear on your screen display...
This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 38 Your computer's TFT display Your computer's TFT display Small bright dots may appear on your computer. Over a period of ... the TFT manufacturing technology. Inserting an ExpressCard® Before you insert an ExpressCard®, refer to remove the card slot protector before you turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that comes with the card to see if you need to the documentation that may appear on your screen display...
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... until you save feature that can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 3 Gently press the ExpressCard inward to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If the network you...
... until you save feature that can be removed now, the system displays Safe to Remove Hardware. 3 Gently press the ExpressCard inward to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If the network you...
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...the drive in to press the manual eject button. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Battery life may not charge while the computer is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in to close it in its protective ...the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Doing so could damage the system. 48 Moving the computer Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive...
...the drive in to press the manual eject button. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Mobile computing Running the computer on battery power Battery life may not charge while the computer is fully open , remove the disc, and place it in to close it in its protective ...the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all external peripheral cables are achieved on select models and configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication. Doing so could damage the system. 48 Moving the computer Removing a disc with the computer on (tray-type drive...
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...see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be inaccurate. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . To ensure that stores your battery" on battery power at least once a month. If the computer is ...turned on your system, the RTC battery may fail to work with your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system...
...see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be inaccurate. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . To ensure that stores your battery" on battery power at least once a month. If the computer is ...turned on your system, the RTC battery may fail to work with your Toshiba computer. Use only batteries designed to retain a charge. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maintaining your system...
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... save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging... provided by either completely shut down your computer is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. Never short...
... save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging... provided by either completely shut down your computer is using the Windows® operating system Sleep command). Setting battery notifications Your computer can be configured to warn you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. Never short...
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... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 7 Pull the discharged battery out of used battery packs in serious injury. Always dispose of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Removing the...
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... disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try again. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged...
... disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try again. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 52 Taking care of your battery Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. 2 Insert the charged...
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... for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use . ❖ If you should glow amber to fire. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power ...hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you will allow better accuracy of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps...
... for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ If you are not going to use . ❖ If you should glow amber to fire. Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power ...hours, disconnect the AC adaptor. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a battery charger designated as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you will allow better accuracy of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps...
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... serious injury. only: Perchlorate Material - Always use , the batteries will need elsewhere, call 1-800-822-8837. special handling may possibly cause serious injury. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Toshiba is dedicated to hold a charge and you have different voltage ...and terminal polarities. When the battery pack needs to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may...
... serious injury. only: Perchlorate Material - Always use , the batteries will need elsewhere, call 1-800-822-8837. special handling may possibly cause serious injury. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Toshiba is dedicated to hold a charge and you have different voltage ...and terminal polarities. When the battery pack needs to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may...
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... Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
... Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
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... while on your display are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through the display options. If you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is operated on the external monitor...
... while on your display are securely connected. ❖ Occasionally a defective ExpressCard slips through the display options. If you turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using an external monitor: ❖... the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is If another computer with an ExpressCard slot is operated on the external monitor...