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...the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/... Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on the...
...the adoption of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/... Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. VCCI Class B Information If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on 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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... the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental... applies. We recommend that your entertainment 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. Introduction Welcome to the ...
... the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Standby mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental... applies. We recommend that your entertainment 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. Introduction Welcome to the ...
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... damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions ...any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for ...
... damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside or surface of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions ...any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work environment and tips for ...
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...adding external or internal components to your software" 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. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. Your computer... contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer. These components include, but ...
...adding external or internal components to your software" 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. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. Your computer... contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 32 Getting Started Setting up your computer. These components include, but ...
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... ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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, ...scratching or damaging the surface. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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. ...
... ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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, ...scratching or damaging the surface. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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. ...
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..., 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 not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of ...
..., 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 not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 93 for... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 35 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of ...
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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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
... 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 36 Getting...
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...characteristic of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on... your computer. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic...
...characteristic of the screen will load automatically. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on... your computer. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic...
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... Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close 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; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot...
... Adding memory (optional) 41 If the computer is on page 94. otherwise, skip to locate the memory module slot cover. 5 Remove the main battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close 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; The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot...
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... damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 40 to remove a memory module...
... damage the computer and the memory module. The memory module pops up the computer. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the next time you turn it on and data in "Installing a memory module" on page 40 to remove a memory module...
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... 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 . 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...
... 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 . 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...
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... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your desktop setup, during its advantages. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖...
... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your desktop setup, during its advantages. Turn Off Factors to consider when choosing the Turn Off command: ❖...
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...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Since Hibernation mode does not...
...Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... 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 where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Since Hibernation mode does not...
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...to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off the computer when you are not ..., you first need to save your unsaved information will be lost. 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. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. ...
...to a domain server: 1 Click Start, and then Turn off computer. The computer shuts down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Turn Off Computer command Use the following steps to turn off the computer when you are not ..., you first need to save your unsaved information will be lost. 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. 64 Getting Started Turning off the computer If you power down completely. ...
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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 ... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. NOTE These options are set . Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing 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 Turn Off if you want the computer to ... you press the power button. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. NOTE These options are set . Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel...
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...until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. NOTE These options are 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 Hibernate if you want the computer ...you want . The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Starting again from ...
...until the ON/OFF light glows green and the power button light glows white. NOTE These options are 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 Hibernate if you want the computer ...you want . The computer returns to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on the Hibernation options set separately for the options you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Starting again from ...