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Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive ... and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. For information on how to end users...
Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive ... and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. For information on how to end users...
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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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If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. You can check... wireless technology, you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active,...
If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. You can check... wireless technology, you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active,...
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... as air 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 the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure...and sources of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of these instructions could...
... as air 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 the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Exposure...and sources of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of these instructions could...
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... fan location will vary depending on page 33. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as... before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... fan location will vary depending on page 33. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as... before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one ...Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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...
... or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one ...Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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...
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...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 replacing the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run ...
...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 replacing the main... battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run ...
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... the keyboard area before 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 and begin using it. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... the keyboard area before 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 and begin using it. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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... load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic 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 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, ...
... load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic 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 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, ...
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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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is .... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. 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 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is .... 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then Turn Off computer. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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... 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 46. Removing a memory...
... 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. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 46. Removing a memory...
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...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. 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 the ... the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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 .
...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. 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 the ... the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. 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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... you left off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use...
... you left off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will automatically return to where you are not connected to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to a network, use...
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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. You should save ... before putting your internal storage drive. 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 which you left it first saves the current state of the...
... 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. You should save ... before putting your internal storage drive. 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 which you left it first saves the current state of the...
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Be sure to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer If you power ... Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off computer. The computer shuts down 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 computer Windows® ...
Be sure to activate it using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer If you power ... Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off computer. The computer shuts down 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 computer Windows® ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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... turn off when you want from the drop-down lists. 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...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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... turn off when you want from the drop-down lists. 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...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE These options are set . Starting again from ... or closing the display panel, you can place it again by opening the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120.
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE These options are set . Starting again from ... or closing the display panel, you can place it again by opening the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120.