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... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed ...out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product,...
... your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed ...out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values 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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...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®... guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that your favorite Web pages....
...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR®... guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's 24 Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that your favorite Web pages....
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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Failure to ... or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of your computer throughout the day. 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 sources of travel...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Failure to ... or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of your computer throughout the day. 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 sources of travel...
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... keyboard, printer and memory. To use it. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on... page 38 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
... keyboard, printer and memory. To use it. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. 32 Getting Started Setting up your software" on... page 38 before you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...
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... in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use ...
... in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use ...
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... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power ...features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows ...
... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power ...features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows ...
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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 a comfortable viewing angle...
... 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 a comfortable viewing angle...
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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 technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display...first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) ...
...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. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display...first time 37 Small bright dots may appear on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you turn on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) ...
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... the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ...
... the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot ...
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... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up slightly. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not... the computer turned on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page ...
... the cables. 18 Restart the computer. The computer could hang up slightly. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as described in memory will not be lost. Do not... the computer turned on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn on . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 46. The following : Press the power button and hold it on and data in "Checking total memory" on page ...
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...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 a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 ... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration...
...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 a memory module, you can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 ... 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration...
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... the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to a network, use light are not connected to save your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery.
... the Windows® Standby or Hibernate commands to a network, use light are not connected to save your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery.
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...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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...putting your 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 your computer on how to maintain the saved information, system settings...
...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 turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...putting your 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 your computer on how to maintain the saved information, system settings...
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...not connected 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. For information on page 68. The Turn off computer dialog box appears...Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to save your ...
...not connected 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. For information on page 68. The Turn off computer dialog box appears...Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to save your ...
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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 can turn off when you close the lid ... power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 120. NOTE These options are set . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 3 Click 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 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 can turn off when you close the lid ... power button or closing the display panel, depending on page 120. NOTE These options are set . Getting Started Turning off the computer 65 3 Click 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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...mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you ...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 Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the lid...
...mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to the screen(s) you were using. If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you ...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 Hibernation options set separately for the options you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the lid...