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...determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this product, it must be sent to discard this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. 7 The European Union WEEE (... wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
...determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this product, it must be sent to discard this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. 7 The European Union WEEE (... wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
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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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...can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the ...following information applies. Your computer ships with your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile...
...can wake the computer from Standby mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the ...following information applies. Your computer ships with your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile...
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... to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to...
... to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to...
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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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have...
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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ... "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have...
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... a live electrical outlet, or to the computer 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 remove a plug from a .../cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting...
... a live electrical outlet, or to the computer 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 remove a plug from a .../cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting...
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... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged 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 page 93 for more than a few hours at a time....adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage 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 AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
... time, avoid leaving the computer plugged 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 page 93 for more than a few hours at a time....adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage 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 AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
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... never lift the computer by 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.
... never lift the computer by 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.
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...also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not... be able to ensure all slots are 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...
...also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using highprecision technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may not... be able to ensure all slots are 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...
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...) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. 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...
...) Locating the memory module slot cover Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. 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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... lost. Do not try to turn the power on . 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 page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module...
... lost. Do not try to turn the power on . 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 page 95. 16 Turn the computer right side up slightly. You can damage the computer and the memory module...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Checking total memory When you change a 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. 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. Checking total memory When you change a memory...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. 62 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you...
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... information on how 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 computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including...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 maintain the saved information, system settings ...
... information on how 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 computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left it, including...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 maintain the saved information, system settings ...
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...first need 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. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off... the computer by pressing the power button. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be...
...first need 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. The Turn off computer dialog box appears. (Sample Image) Turn off... the computer by pressing the power button. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be...
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... to turn off when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 from the drop...-down lists. 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 off by either...
... to turn off when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 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 from the drop...-down lists. 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 off by either...
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... mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is running on page 120. 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 can place it...
... mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is running on page 120. 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 can place it...