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...regulations governing the disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. For information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical ...the United States. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),...
...regulations governing the disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. For information on the battery. 7 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical ...the United States. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg),...
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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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...may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of...
...may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your favorite Web pages. See the "Mobile Computing" section of...
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.... ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. You should ...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions...
.... ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. You should ...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions...
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... Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your 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 ... of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
... Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your 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 ... of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the computer possibly ... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Getting Started...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 the computer possibly ... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Getting Started...
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... indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it 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 time to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 35 Charging the main...
... indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it 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 time to recharge. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started 35 Charging the main...
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... never lift the computer by 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to a comfortable viewing...
... never lift the computer by 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to a comfortable viewing...
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... on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen...technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (...
... on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen...technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using high-precision technology. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (...
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... cover Front of the Start menu. 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main... battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 ...
... cover Front of the Start menu. 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main... battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 ...
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...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. Make sure.... ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the ...
...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 18 Reconnect the cables. 19 Restart the computer. Make sure.... ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the ...
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...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any...(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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure ...
...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any...(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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure ...
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... data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of...
... data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your work , system settings, and current state of...
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...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is ... after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the computer ...
...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the system is ... after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the computer ...
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..., and then turns off . 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...Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the computer without saving your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off...
..., and then turns off . 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...Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the computer without saving your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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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...-right corner of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...
...-right corner of the Start menu. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by 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...