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...recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)...and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use ...
...recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg)...and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use ...
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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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Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice ... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that your favorite Web pages. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing... with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 If the model you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice ... STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that your favorite Web pages. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing... with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
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... precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately:... 1. 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 use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
... precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately:... 1. 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 use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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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 base of the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must ... by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket...
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 base of the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must ... by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket...
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...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, to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any... risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer....
...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, to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any... risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer....
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... an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
... an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and...
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... press or push on and begin using it. 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... press or push on and begin using it. 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure all slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in until the operating ... time 37 Small bright dots may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration...
NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure all slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in until the operating ... time 37 Small bright dots may appear on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. ...otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel...
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. ...otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel...
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... module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The 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 damage the computer and the memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on again. 2 Pull the latches...
... module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . The computer could hang up when you turn off the computer and open the memory module slot cover. The 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 damage the computer and the memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on again. 2 Pull the latches...
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...46 Getting Started Adding 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. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking... the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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.
...46 Getting Started Adding 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. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking... the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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.
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... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you may be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before...
... using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you may be lost. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before...
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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 restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on the internal storage drive, no data is lost if...
... 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 restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode... in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on the internal storage drive, no data is lost if...
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... dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. To use this method, you are not connected to activate it 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 page 68. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn... then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely.
... dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. To use this method, you are not connected to activate it 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 page 68. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn... then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely.
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" 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 computer to ...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" 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 computer to ...
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... for the options you were using. Once the computer is running on page 120. 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer...
... for the options you were using. Once the computer is running on page 120. 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer...