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... and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be... sent to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for...
... and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be... sent to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for...
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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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... labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction..., so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's 24
... labeled with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Introduction..., so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's 24
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... Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an authorized service center.... Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or...
... Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an authorized service center.... Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or...
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...before adding external or internal components to 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 on a hard flat surface.... Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
...before adding external or internal components to 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 on a hard flat surface.... Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
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... carefully to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the...
... carefully to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the...
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... input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer'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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ...
... input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer'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. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ...
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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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... dots that may appear on your screen display when 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. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as... the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
... dots that may appear on your screen display when 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. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as... the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on your display are...
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.... 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. The Turn off...
.... 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 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. The Turn off...
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... seconds, then turn the power on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the... If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... seconds, then turn the power on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the... If you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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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. Checking total memory When you change a memory module, you can check that .... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a 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. Checking total memory When you change a memory module, you can check that .... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory...
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... are not connected to a network, use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each...
... are not connected to a network, use light are off. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each...
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...Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on your internal ... You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in system memory (RAM) so...
...Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from turning off the computer. ❖ Since information is stored on your internal ... You should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power than when restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in system memory (RAM) so...
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... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer when you are not connected to turn off the ... Off Follow these steps to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. To use this method, you first need to turn off your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning...
... Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer when you are not connected to turn off the ... Off Follow these steps to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. To use this method, you first need to turn off your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning...
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... set separately for how they operate while 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 from...
... set separately for how they operate while 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 from...
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... until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. 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...
... until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. 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...