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... that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible... strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
... that focus on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible... strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium ...
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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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To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or...will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for ...
To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or...will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for ...
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... computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. Failure...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
... computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. Failure...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. 30 Getting Started Getting comfortable with your computer To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips...
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Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on ...computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on ...computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
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...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly ... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so 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 ensure a secure electrical connection...
...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly ... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to do so 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 ensure a secure electrical connection...
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... adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 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. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level...
... adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main battery" on page 104 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. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used to select a power level...
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... to slowly open or close 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
... to slowly open or close 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. 36 Getting Started Using the computer for you to turn it on the...
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.../OFF light 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. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor,... while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and ...
.../OFF light 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. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor,... while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Press the power button in until the operating system has loaded completely. Over a period of time, and ...
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... cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main...
... cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 40 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main...
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...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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 18...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in "Checking total memory" on page 47. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 106. 17 Turn the computer ...
...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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 18...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in "Checking total memory" on page 47. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 106. 17 Turn the computer ...
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... out 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. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... out 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. Using your computer on page 106. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut ...
It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut ...
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... consider 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off the...computer down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. NOTE After ...
... consider 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left off the...computer down the computer. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode. NOTE After ...
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... lower-right corner of the computer. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep... takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the...
... lower-right corner of the computer. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. Getting Started 73 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep... takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...