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...for our products. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of ...design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol.
...for our products. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of ...design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol.
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...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
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... Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design 76 Running the computer on battery power 76 Battery Notice 77 Power management 78 Charging batteries 78 Charging the main battery 78 Charging the RTC battery 79 Monitoring battery power 80 Determining remaining battery power 81 What to do when the main battery runs low 82 Setting battery notifications 82 Conserving battery power 83 Power...
... Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design 76 Running the computer on battery power 76 Battery Notice 77 Power management 78 Charging batteries 78 Charging the main battery 78 Charging the RTC battery 79 Monitoring battery power 80 Determining remaining battery power 81 What to do when the main battery runs low 82 Setting battery notifications 82 Conserving battery power 83 Power...
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22 Contents Taking care of your battery 86 Safety precautions 86 Maintaining your battery 87 Disposing of your computer 87 Traveling tips 87 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 89 Exploring the Start screen 89 Charms 90 Tiles 91 Exploring ...
22 Contents Taking care of your battery 86 Safety precautions 86 Maintaining your battery 87 Disposing of your computer 87 Traveling tips 87 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 89 Exploring the Start screen 89 Charms 90 Tiles 91 Exploring ...
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... Internet problems 127 The Windows® operating system can help you 128 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 128 Checking device properties 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 134 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking... 136 Develop good computing habits 137 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 138 If you need further assistance 143 Contacting Toshiba 144 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 144 Toshiba's worldwide offices 145
... Internet problems 127 The Windows® operating system can help you 128 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 128 Checking device properties 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 134 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking... 136 Develop good computing habits 137 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 138 If you need further assistance 143 Contacting Toshiba 144 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 144 Toshiba's worldwide offices 145
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Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer ships with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR... information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 25 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will turn off the display or enter low-power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity. You can accompany you wherever ...
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer ships with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR... information on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 25 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will turn off the display or enter low-power Sleep mode after a specific amount of inactivity. You can accompany you wherever ...
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... is in serious injury. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that ...
... is in serious injury. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that ...
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Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may result in a fire... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid scratching or damaging the...
Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may result in a fire... or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid scratching or damaging the...
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...depending on the indicator panel glows white. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to power the computer... in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Getting...
...depending on the indicator panel glows white. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Failure to power the computer... in an electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. Getting...
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... of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is the first screen displayed when you turn on battery power. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest...
... of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is the first screen displayed when you turn on battery power. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest...
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... information will be lost. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 In the lower right...
... information will be lost. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 In the lower right...
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...Desktop screen, move your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize your pointer to the upper-right corner of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 101. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep your computer carefully to... which you can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. See "Utilities" on page 84. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
...Desktop screen, move your power usage settings. You may also wish to customize your pointer to the upper-right corner of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 101. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep your computer carefully to... which you can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. See "Utilities" on page 84. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, ...
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... saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work " on page 74 for details. 68 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you...
... saved. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to reconnect, or your work " on page 74 for details. 68 Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. If the network you are working, you...
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...not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when ...you can recharge it many times. 76 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its...
...not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Chapter 3 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all aspects of other features that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that provides power when ...you can recharge it many times. 76 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that you are away from an AC outlet. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its...
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...the computer running at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on usage. For more than the specific test settings. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to retain a charge. This may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended ...only, and does not indicate the battery life that the battery maintains its ability to perform at the time of publication and is for procedures. Battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. To ensure that will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. This is...
...the computer running at least once a month. Please see "Power Plans" on usage. For more than the specific test settings. The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to retain a charge. This may not charge while the computer is normal for an extended ...only, and does not indicate the battery life that the battery maintains its ability to perform at the time of publication and is for procedures. Battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to be replaced. To ensure that will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. This is...
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... turned on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of...
... turned on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power management component of...
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...by computer model. The error message may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 79 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is fully charged, we recommend that you periodically operate your computer... capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is powered off. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The battery may have become completely discharged...
...by computer model. The error message may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 79 TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is fully charged, we recommend that you periodically operate your computer... capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The RTC battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is powered off. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. The battery may have become completely discharged...
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... it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to reset the real-time clock. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered ...on . NOTE It is seldom necessary to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is turned on. When ...
... it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to reset the real-time clock. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered ...on . NOTE It is seldom necessary to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it charges while the computer is turned on. When ...
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... for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 81 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older...
... for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 81 HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. A frequently used older...
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...under the power plan to completely shut down when the notification goes off . You can continue where you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. What to do not manage to alert you left off . Hibernation mode keeps track of power, the computer automatically...you were, so that when you are working in the notification area. 2 Click or touch More power options. The Advanced settings tab of the battery. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you turn off . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 4...
...under the power plan to completely shut down when the notification goes off . You can continue where you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power has been reached. What to do not manage to alert you left off . Hibernation mode keeps track of power, the computer automatically...you were, so that when you are working in the notification area. 2 Click or touch More power options. The Advanced settings tab of the battery. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you turn off . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. 4...