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... and does not apply to end users in other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and .... VCCI Class B Information Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and ...
... and does not apply to end users in other partners to appropriate facilities for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and .... VCCI Class B Information Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and ...
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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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... that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set... STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the...
... that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is compliant, it is set... STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the...
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... instructions could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 computer...conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again...
... instructions could result in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 computer...conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again...
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...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Standby mode). 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to and... injury. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...
...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Standby mode). 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 38 before you must complete all setup steps up to and... injury. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source,...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. ...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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...instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. ...
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...the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information...
...the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ... to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel.
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NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the... 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 technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT...
NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the... 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 technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started Adding ... 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.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started Adding ... 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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... 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up when you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main...
... 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up when you can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main...
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...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 ...slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you change . 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 can check that the ...
...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 ...slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Checking total memory When you change . 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 can check that the ...
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... off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. Turn Off Factors to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to continue working after all drive activity lights are using it for a while. If you have work...
... off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. Turn Off Factors to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to continue working after all drive activity lights are using it for a while. If you have work...
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...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...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. ...
...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...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from Standby. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. ...
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... the computer by pressing the power button. For information on 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 the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning off the...
... the computer by pressing the power button. For information on 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 the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 64 Getting Started Turning off the...
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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 by either pressing the ... to Turn Off if you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options are set . 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 when you press the power button...
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 by either pressing the ... to Turn Off if you want from the drop-down lists. NOTE These options are set . 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 when you press the power button...
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... mode when you close the lid Set this option to go into 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 the computer ... press 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 the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the...
... mode when you close the lid Set this option to go into 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 the computer ... press 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 the Hibernation options set separately for the options you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the...