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...products with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners...laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
...products with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners...laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
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... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
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Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
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...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
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... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's 24 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with your computer will provide the most stable operating...
... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's 24 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with your computer will provide the most stable operating...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ... in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Never allow any liquids to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or ... in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Never allow any liquids to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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... vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet... on page 33. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
... vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet... on page 33. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
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... do so may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage 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 ...
... do so may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage 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 ...
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...source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's... Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...
...source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's... Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The ...
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... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... the applications, power management settings, and features used. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using it. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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...film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision ...technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer for the first ...
...film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. When you turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision ...technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer for the first ...
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... window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
... window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
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... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn the power on page 46. When the operating system has loaded...memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up when you turn on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Do not try to remove...
... The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn the power on page 46. When the operating system has loaded...memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can now continue setting up when you turn on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Do not try to remove...
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... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you change . Checking total memory...
... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you change . Checking total memory...
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... the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to turn off . If you to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each...
... the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to turn off . If you to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each...
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... is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you left off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that,... You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to the...
... is being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you left off. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system memory (RAM) so that,... You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to the...
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...are not connected to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then ...Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode"...
...are not connected to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then ...Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. For information on using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode"...
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... press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Actions tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you close the lid Set this option to Turn... 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. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the ...
... press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Actions tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you close the lid Set this option to Turn... 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. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the ...
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... 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. The computer returns to go into...
... 4 Select Hibernation for how they operate while the computer is configured, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. The computer returns to go into...