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...), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and... the adoption of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
...), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and... the adoption of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...
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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 Setting up your software 38 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 Setting up your software 38 18
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... work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main battery 97 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring main battery power 98
... work 91 Backing up your work 92 Restoring your work 93 Toshiba's online resources 93 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 94 Toshiba's energy-saver design 94 Running the computer on battery power 94 Battery Notice 95 Power management 96 Using additional batteries 96 Charging batteries 96 Charging the main battery 97 Charging the RTC battery 97 Monitoring main battery power 98
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...key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features... the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
...key to set the Power Plan 103 Changing the main battery 104 Removing the battery from the computer .......104 Inserting a charged battery 106 Taking care of your battery 107 Safety precautions 107 Maintaining your battery 108 Disposing of used batteries 109 Traveling tips 110 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features... the Memory card reader 117 Inserting memory media 118 Removing memory media 118 Chapter 5: Utilities 120 TOSHIBA Assist 121 Secure 122 Protect & Fix 123 Optimize 124 TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator 125 TOSHIBA Application Installer 125 Setting passwords 126
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... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer ...
... a supervisor password 127 Using a user password 128 Deleting a user password 129 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 130 Mouse Utility 131 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 132 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 134 TOSHIBA Accessibility 135 TOSHIBA Service Station 136 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 137 Problems that are easy ...can help you 142 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 143 Checking device properties 143 Memory problems 144 Power and the batteries 144 Keyboard problems 146 Display problems 146 Disk or storage drive problems 148 Error-checking 148 Sound system problems 149 Printer ...
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...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. If the model you can ...15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. Using the installed wireless technology, you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
...computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. If the model you can ...15 minutes of portable, multimedia computing. Using the installed wireless technology, you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with your entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button.
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... computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand... with your computer To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... computer. 2. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand... with your computer To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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...outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly ...
...outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly ...
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... have been provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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 ...charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or ...
... have been provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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 ...charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of fire or ...
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... the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC...
... the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC...
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... the keyboard area before closing 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
... the keyboard area before closing 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point...
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... loaded completely. When you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather... than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on the system indicator panel glows green. Turning on the power ...
... loaded completely. When you plan to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather... than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on the system indicator panel glows green. Turning on the power ...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove ...any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove ...any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. Start button Shut...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before ... setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up the computer.
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... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Memory slot Back of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the ...
... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Memory slot Back of the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 106. 6 Turn the ...
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..., you left off . Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you are using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your mind...
..., you left off . Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you are using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. If you change your mind...
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... is stored in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the...NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart...
... is stored in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the...NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart...
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... unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button ... down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button ... down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, you can place it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...