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... disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in European Union (EU) member... wishes to discard this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse...
... disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in European Union (EU) member... wishes to discard this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse...
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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 meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to enter the low... that your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased...
...Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to the world of portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to enter the low... that your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased...
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... the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. If any part of your computer ❖ Equipment...
... the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. If any part of your computer ❖ Equipment...
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...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 Getting...your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer on your computer or AC adaptor could ...
...computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 Getting...your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Standby mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer on your computer or AC adaptor could ...
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... requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 ...do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for ...
... requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you 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 ...do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for ...
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... will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when ...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can...
... will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when ...you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can...
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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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
... 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
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...such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Over a period of time, and depending ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Over a period of time, and depending ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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... computer 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; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main...
... computer 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; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main...
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... memory after setting 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 slightly. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. ...computer right side 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 . In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you can ...
... memory after setting 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 slightly. Do not try to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. ...computer right side 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 . In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. Removing a memory module If you can ...
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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 .... 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.
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 .... 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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... are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you have work . If you turn off your computer, save your computer when you left off. Each option has its shutdown procedure. If you...
... are off. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you have work . If you turn off your computer, save your computer when you left off. Each option has its shutdown procedure. If you...
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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 Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the computer ... mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using . You should save your work before putting your internal storage drive...
... 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 Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Standby mode, the computer ... mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using . You should save your work before putting your internal storage drive...
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...Follow these steps to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off the...to save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 68. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off your computer. 64 Getting Started...
...Follow these steps to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off the...to save your unsaved information will be lost. For information on page 68. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off your computer. 64 Getting Started...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off when you close the ... options you want the computer to Turn Off if you want from the drop-down lists. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 3 Click 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 the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off when you close the ... options you want the computer to Turn Off if you want from the drop-down lists. Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 3 Click 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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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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go ...
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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go ...