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...the disposal of this product. For information on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (...determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United...
...the disposal of this product. For information on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. VCCI Class B Information 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (...determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United...
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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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We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model... Using the installed wireless technology, you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your ...
We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your entertainment can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model... Using the installed wireless technology, you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your ...
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... Getting Started Getting comfortable with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure ... 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 temperature or humidity and...
... Getting Started Getting comfortable with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure ... 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 temperature or humidity and...
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...cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ...your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 ...
...cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 33. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU ...your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 32 ...
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... electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 charge the computer.../cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Always ...
... electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 charge the computer.../cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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. Always ...
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... to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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. Once the battery is charged for the first...not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 93 for system operation and will ...
... to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. 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. Once the battery is charged for the first...not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 93 for system operation and will ...
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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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... 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 the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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... 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ...time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press the ...
... 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 while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of ...time, and depending on battery power. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on your display are empty. 3 Press the ...
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... then Turn Off computer. 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...
... then Turn Off computer. 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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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding extra memory after setting up when you need to Continue If the computer hangs up the computer, verify that the computer ... saved. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to turn the power on page 95. 16 Turn the...
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you are adding extra memory after setting up when you need to Continue If the computer hangs up the computer, verify that the computer ... saved. The computer could hang up the computer. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. Do not try to turn the power on page 95. 16 Turn the...
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...) Removing 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 can check that the module is inserted.... 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.
...) Removing 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 can check that the module is inserted.... 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.
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... could cause you turn off . Each option has its shutdown procedure. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in progress and are off the computer: Turn Off, Hibernate, and Standby. Options...
... could cause you turn off . Each option has its shutdown procedure. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in progress and are off the computer: Turn Off, Hibernate, and Standby. Options...
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...should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from where you were using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts...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 mode in Standby mode, the computer...
...should save your work before putting your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from where you were using . Getting Started Turning off the computer 63 Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts...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 mode in Standby mode, the computer...
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... and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved...
... and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Turn Off Follow these steps to turn off the computer when you are not connected to turn off computer. The computer shuts down using Standby, see "Using and configuring Standby mode" on using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved...
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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 Turn Off if you want the computer to ... button or closing the display panel, depending on page 120. NOTE These options are set . 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 want the computer to turn it off when...
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 to ... button or closing the display panel, depending on page 120. NOTE These options are set . 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 want the computer to turn it off when...
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... To start it into Hibernation mode when you want. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" 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 start it into Hibernation mode when you want. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" 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...