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Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below ...the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the...
Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below ...the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on 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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...ENERGY STAR® compliant. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming ...information applies. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24
...ENERGY STAR® compliant. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming ...information applies. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24
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Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your ...
Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your ...
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... mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is... external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
... mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is... external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
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... or damaging the surface. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect... connector. Use of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. 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 ...
... or damaging the surface. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect... connector. Use of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. 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 ...
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...is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 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...
...is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 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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... 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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... that may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically..., 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 the usage of the computer, the brightness of the...
... that may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will deteriorate. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will load automatically..., 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 the usage of the computer, the brightness of the...
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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 Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ... 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 battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables ... 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;
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... memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40 to turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to... in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... memory module. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40 to turn it down for at least ten seconds, then turn on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to... in "Checking total memory" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional... 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.
... the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 . 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional... 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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... working after all drive activity lights are off. Options for turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Turn Off Factors...
... working after all drive activity lights are off. Options for turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have work . Turn Off Factors...
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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 internal storage drive. Standby mode The ...all open programs and files you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart 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 the internal storage drive. Standby mode The ...all open programs and files you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in system memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, ...
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... off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off your computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you first need to save your unsaved... information will be lost. Be sure 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. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode"...
... off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off your computer. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you first need to save your unsaved... information will be lost. Be sure 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. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode"...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Actions tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want the computer to turn off when you ... they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to Turn Off if you close the lid Set this option to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Setup Actions tab. (Sample Image) Setup action settings screen 4 Select the options you want the computer to turn off when you ... they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to Turn Off if you close the lid Set this option to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click...
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... display panel, you can place it into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 the computer to go... button 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 page 120. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.
... display panel, you can place it into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 the computer to go... button 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 page 120. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using.