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.... For information on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols...
.... For information on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols...
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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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... your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-...your favorite Web pages. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of...
... your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-...your favorite Web pages. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of...
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... these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum... result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
... these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum... result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
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... a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must complete... to a power outlet (even if 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
... a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must complete... to a power outlet (even if 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor....
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...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to do so may have been 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. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer ...
...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to do so may have been 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. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer ...
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... used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Once the...
... used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Once the...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ... sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on your computer. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled...
...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen technology. ... sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on your computer. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the power The preinstalled...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. Memory module slot cover Front ...of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. Memory module slot cover Front ...of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer...
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... above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module pops up when... turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn the power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The memory module pops up when... turn it on, perform the following message appears when you turn the power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... "Installing a memory module" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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 . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control.... 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.
... "Installing a memory module" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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 . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control.... 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.
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... Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you change your system settings so that, when you turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in...
... Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. If you change your system settings so that, when you turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in...
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... Since information is stored on page 66. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time...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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...
... Since information is stored on page 66. Standby holds the current state of the computer in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time...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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to...
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... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. To use this method, you first need to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click .... Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Using the...
... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. To use this method, you first need to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click .... Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Using the...
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.... NOTE These options are set . 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 press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer...
.... NOTE These options are set . 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 press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer...
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... from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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 lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...
... from Hibernation mode To start it into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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 lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to...