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...electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery ...and recycling. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU) member countries ...
...electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery ...and recycling. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU) member countries ...
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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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...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button.... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls ...
...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button.... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls ...
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...Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture...
...Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to liquid or moisture...
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... a power source" on the computer. Overheating 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 ...located at the base of the computer. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
... a power source" on the computer. Overheating 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 ...located at the base of the computer. 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or...
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... serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle 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...
... serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle 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...
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...'s Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)... off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 93 for system operation and will be completely charged and...
...'s Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected)... off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 93 for system operation and will be completely charged and...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
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... any external devices (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 while on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically... computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... any external devices (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 while on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically... computer is manufactured using highprecision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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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 cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn .... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off 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.
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 cover The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn .... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off 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.
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... power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main...
... power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main...
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... Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 . If the computer does not recognize... 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.
... Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. 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 . If the computer does not recognize... 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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... the computer on again. If you to turn off your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to fully charge the main battery. If you do not let the Windows® operating system turn off normally, details such as your mind and decide to continue working after all...
... the computer on again. If you to turn off your work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to fully charge the main battery. If you do not let the Windows® operating system turn off normally, details such as your mind and decide to continue working after all...
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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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using... does not store unsaved information on your computer 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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
...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 use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using... does not store unsaved information on your computer 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 Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer...
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.... Turn Off 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. For information on page 68. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the...
.... Turn Off 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. For information on page 68. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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 press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options 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 press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power ... display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening 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 . Starting again from Hibernation...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power ... display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening 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 . Starting again from Hibernation...