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... other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to appropriate facilities for applicable laws.../or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol 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 end users in Europe...
... other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to appropriate facilities for applicable laws.../or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol 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 end users in Europe...
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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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... installed wireless technology, 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. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to -date with the ENERGY...
... installed wireless technology, 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. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to -date with the ENERGY...
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... socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious... and tips for using your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 30 Getting Started...
... socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious... and tips for using your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. 30 Getting Started...
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... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up...
... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up...
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...plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord... secure electrical connection. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
...plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord... secure electrical connection. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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... charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to run applications, features...
... charged for system operation and will be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 93 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to run applications, features...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
... 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 applications, power management settings, and features used. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the...
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... using highprecision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large...screen technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness 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 may...
... using highprecision technology. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large...screen technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness 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 may...
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... 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; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the...
... 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; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to locate the...
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... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. 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 again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up slightly.
... need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in Standby or Hibernation mode. 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 again. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. You can now continue setting up slightly.
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...of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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... module" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. Memory slot Back of the slot.
...of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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... module" on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. 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. Memory slot Back of the slot.
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... a network, use light are off. It is a good idea to continue working after all drive activity lights are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are off. If you change your...
... a network, use light are off. It is a good idea to continue working after all drive activity lights are not connected to fully charge the main battery. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖ Use the Turn Off command if you are off. If you change your...
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...into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 66. Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using ... 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 restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal...
...into a power-saving mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer to the mode in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ The Standby command does not store unsaved information on page 66. Factors to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using ... 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 restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal...
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... the computer If you power down completely. For information 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 computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off the computer more quickly...
... the computer If you power down completely. For information 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 computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Turning off the computer more quickly...
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... 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 close the display panel...
... 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 close the display panel...
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NOTE These options are set . If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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 . 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 the screen(s) you were using. Starting again from Hibernation...
NOTE These options are set . If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. 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 . 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 the screen(s) you were using. Starting again from Hibernation...