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Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed ... Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-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 this product...
Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed ... Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-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 this product...
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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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... this and other energy saving features active, so that you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing"... is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 We recommend that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and ...
... this and other energy saving features active, so that you can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing"... is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 We recommend that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and ...
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..., and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your computer throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong ...
..., and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖...with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for using your computer throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer ❖ Equipment that generates a strong ...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Standby mode). 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your... your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...
... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical ... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. ...
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... input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to...more than a few hours at a time. 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 replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power...
... input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to...more than a few hours at a time. 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 replacing the main battery. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard ...
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... for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is... on your screen display when you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system 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 screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on...
... for the first time, do not turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to ensure all slots are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is... on your screen display when you turn on the power The preinstalled operating system 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 screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on...
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... is 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; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main...
... is 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; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main...
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... could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull... be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. The memory module pops up the computer.
... could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding extra memory after setting up the next time you need to remove a memory module with the computer turned on again. 2 Pull... be saved. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in memory will not be lost. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. The memory module pops up the computer.
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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 a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into .... 46 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 change . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears...
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 module is inserted completely into .... 46 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 change . To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears...
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... information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Turn Off Factors to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . If you are using it for the first time, leave the...
... information, such as new icon positions may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Turn Off Factors to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . If you are using it for the first time, leave the...
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...turning off the computer or using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer in which you left off the computer. ❖ Since information 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 where you were using. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Since...
...turning off the computer or using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer in which you left off the computer. ❖ Since information 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 where you were using. Standby mode The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Since...
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...shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. For information 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 your work first. Using ...the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps 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. To use this method, you are not connected to a domain server: 1 ...
...shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on page 68. For information 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 your work first. Using ...the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps 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. To use this method, you are not connected to a domain server: 1 ...
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NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. Once the computer is configured, you can turn off by either 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...
NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. Once the computer is configured, you can turn off by either 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...
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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 the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to Hibernate if you want . Once the computer is ...running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you ...
... 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 the Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to Hibernate if you want . Once the computer is ...running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to go into Hibernation mode when you ...