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... is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to end users in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for applicable laws... and regulations governing the disposal 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the...
... is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to end users in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for applicable laws... and regulations governing the disposal 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 lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the...
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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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... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby ...mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Your...
... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby ...mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Your...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your ... surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your ... surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... the base of the computer. Setting up your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs... the base of the computer. Setting up your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
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...adaptor 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage ...caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect...
...adaptor 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage ...caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect...
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... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for the first 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the...
... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for the first 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the...
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... not force it beyond the point where 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
... not force it beyond the point where 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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... time, and depending on the system indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows white. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on your... of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the ...
... time, and depending on the system indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows white. Turning on the power To turn on battery power. When you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on your... of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the ...
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... turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot...
... turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up when you can verify ... the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Do not...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. The computer could hang up when you can verify ... the computer. If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Do not...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide 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. Checking total memory When you change a 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. 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. Checking total memory When you change a memory...
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... Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to turn off your computer, save your files and make...
... Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you turn on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to turn off your computer, save your files and make...
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...mode" on page 66. For information on how 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 when restarting from where you were using . You should save your work before putting your internal storage drive. Factors to consider ...
...mode" on page 66. For information on how 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 when restarting from where you were using . You should save your work before putting your internal storage drive. Factors to consider ...
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..., see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. Be sure 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. To use this method, you first need to save your work first. For... information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If...
..., see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. Be sure 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. To use this method, you first need to save your work first. For... information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If...
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.... Once the computer is running on page 120. NOTE These options are set . 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 Turn Off if you want the computer to...
.... Once the computer is running on page 120. NOTE These options are set . 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 Turn Off if you want the computer to...
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... running 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power...
... running 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power...