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...information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This ...worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard ...
...information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This ...worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard ...
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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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..., your computer is labeled with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the...music or video, make calls with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes ...
..., your computer is labeled with your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Using the installed wireless technology, you go. Your computer ships with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the...music or video, make calls with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 24 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes ...
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...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug...
...vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug...
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...source" on page 38 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from ... in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
...source" on page 38 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from ... in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source 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 adaptor or charger. 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, to follow ...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 33 Connecting to a power source 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 adaptor or charger. 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, to follow ...
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... is low and it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 104 for system operation and will be completely charged and ...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from...
... is low and it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for information on page 104 for system operation and will be completely charged and ...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from...
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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 slowly open or ...
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 slowly open or ...
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... the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting ...the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the ...
... the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Getting ...the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the ...
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... 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. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface ...
... 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. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 104. For information on removing the main... battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your computer ... or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 106. 17 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Using your computer ... or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface.
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Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your ...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. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ...
Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your ...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. Memory slot Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ...
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... you turn on the computer again, you will not be using it for turning off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... you turn on the computer again, you will not be using it for turning off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 71 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to...
... 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to...
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Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 78. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut ...your computer. To turn off your work first. If you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down button in which you power down the ...
Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . For information on page 78. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut ...your computer. To turn off your work first. If you left it, including all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down button in which you power down the ...
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Getting Started 75 Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Getting Started 75 Turning off 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
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If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Once the computer is running 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 ...
If you put the computer in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Once the computer is running 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 ...