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... with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from...recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black ...
... with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from...recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black ...
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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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If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to a configuration that your ... options preset to -date with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 To conserve energy, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing...
If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to a configuration that your ... options preset to -date with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 To conserve energy, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing...
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... could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you ...have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never...
... could result in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you ...have taken the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never...
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... internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but...
... internal components to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. These components include, but...
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... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may damage ... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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...
... an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may damage ... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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...
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... time, 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the... be used to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Getting ...
... time, 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the... be used to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Getting ...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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.
... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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.
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... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. ... indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows white. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor...
... on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. ... indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows white. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor...
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..., and then Turn Off computer. 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 operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front...
..., and then Turn Off computer. 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 operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Do not try to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you ... following message appears when you are adding extra memory after setting up 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 turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Do not try to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you ... following message appears when you are adding extra memory after setting up 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 turn it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. In either of...
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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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... option available 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. Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use light...
... option available 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. Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in progress and are not connected to a network, use light...
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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 to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a ...
...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 to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... to the mode in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a ...
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... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off your computer. Turn ... are not connected to turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. Turning off the computer...
... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off your computer. Turn ... are not connected to turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. Turning off the computer...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ 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 page 120. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ 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 page 120. NOTE These options are set separately for how they operate while the computer...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go ... set separately for the options you want the computer to the screen(s) you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go ... set separately for the options you want the computer to the screen(s) you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel...