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...out wheeled bin 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 trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical .... This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to discard this product. 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 other partners to...
...out wheeled bin 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 trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical .... This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to discard this product. 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 other partners to...
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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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... the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming ...or stay up-to a configuration that your entertainment 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. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
... the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming ...or stay up-to a configuration that your entertainment 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. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to an authorized service center. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part ... on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to an authorized service center. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. If any part ... on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme...
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...You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can 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 Standby mode). These ...CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
...You must attach the AC adaptor. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can 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 Standby mode). These ...CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
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...may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface...TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery...
...may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface...TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery...
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...level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC ... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of...
...level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC ... 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of...
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... NOTE When opening or closing 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.
... NOTE When opening or closing 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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... ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure ...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 your display are empty. 3 Press the power button...
... ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure ...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 your display are empty. 3 Press the power button...
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... on page 94. 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; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the... the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
... on page 94. 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; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the... the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off.
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... hangs up the computer. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting up... the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... hangs up the computer. The memory module pops up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Removing a memory module If you can damage the computer and the memory module. If you are adding extra memory after setting up... the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...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. Checking total memory When you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart... 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 .
...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. Checking total memory When you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart... 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 .
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... turning the computer on again. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. If you have work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you turn off ) to...
... turning the computer on again. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will automatically return to fully charge the main battery. If you have work in -use the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to save your system settings so that, when you turn off ) to...
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...configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Standby holds the current state... of the system is stored on the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Standby mode, the computer ...uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on page...
...configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Standby holds the current state... of the system is stored on the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Standby mode, the computer ...uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on your computer on page...
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64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you first need 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. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer... when you are not connected to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery ...
64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you first need 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. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer... when you are not connected to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery ...
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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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... 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 close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is running on...
... 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 close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is running on...