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... and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not ...apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the...
... and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not ...apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then 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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We recommend that you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's 24 Your computer ships with your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the...
We recommend that you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...model you leave this computer to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's 24 Your computer ships with your entertainment can accompany you wherever you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the...
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... never expose the computer 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 personal injury or damage to withstand...temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ...
... never expose the computer 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 personal injury or damage to withstand...temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ...
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...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using 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. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating ... up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Always make sure...
...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using 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. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating ... up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Always make sure...
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... Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may result in a fire ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 follow...
... Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may result in a fire ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 follow...
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...the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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... charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for more than...
...the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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... charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for more than...
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... to slowly open or close 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
... to slowly open or close 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to...
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...will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is ...operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology...
...will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is ...operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology...
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... 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; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
... 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; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
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... turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up the... module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 46. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module.
... turn it correctly as described in "Checking total memory" on and data in Standby or Hibernation mode. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up the... module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it on page 46. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The memory module pops up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module.
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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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then ... 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.
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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then ... 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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... again. If you do not let the Windows® operating system 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. If...
... again. If you do not let the Windows® operating system 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. If...
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..." 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain...
..." 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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain...
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...Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer when 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. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off...
...Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer when 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. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off...
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... the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 the...
... the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 the...
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... computer to the screen(s) you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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...
... computer to the screen(s) you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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...