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... out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on ...that focus on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to mark such products with a crossed-...
... out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on ...that focus on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to mark such products with a crossed-...
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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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... Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...installed wireless technology, you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to-date ...
... Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. ...installed wireless technology, you purchased is compliant, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to-date ...
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...precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result ...in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2....
...precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result ...in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2....
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" ... the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" ... the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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...to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so 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 charge the computer...'s battery. 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. An ...
...to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so 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 charge the computer...'s battery. 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. An ...
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...the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or ...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the...
...the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or ...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 time to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the...
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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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
... 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any...
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...and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on the system indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows ... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press the power ...
...and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on the system indicator panel glows green and the power button light glows ... an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you turn on the computer for the first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press the power ...
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...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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. The operating system... turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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 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; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. The operating system... turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. 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
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.... 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. Do not try to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn off the computer and open the... continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
.... 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Standby configuration will be saved. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. Do not try to Continue If the computer hangs up the next time you turn off the computer and open the... continue setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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.... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Memory slot...
.... 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. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total memory. Memory slot...
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... may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
... may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery.
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... again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on page 66. You should save your work before putting your computer on ... power to the internal storage drive. Factors 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 Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more...
... again, the computer returns to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored on page 66. You should save your work before putting your computer on ... power to the internal storage drive. Factors 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 Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more...
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... steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected 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. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your... work first. To use this method, you power down completely. Be sure to turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery...
... steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected 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. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off your... work first. To use this method, you power down completely. Be sure to turn off computer Windows® dialog box 2 Click Turn Off. For information on using the Standby command and the main battery...
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... can turn off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Once 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 ... want the computer to turn it 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 close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK...
... can turn off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set. Once 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 ... want the computer to turn it 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 close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK...
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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 ... mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately...
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 ... mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately...