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...(Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although ... appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. VCCI Class B Information 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 Electronic...
...(Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. Although ... appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. VCCI Class B Information 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 Electronic...
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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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.... Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with ...your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your favorite Web pages. To conserve energy,...
.... Using the installed wireless technology, you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you can check email, enjoy streaming music or video, make calls with ...your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your favorite Web pages. To conserve energy,...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill ... moisture. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill ... moisture. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling .... Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you can block the vents located at the base of...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling .... Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 38 before you can block the vents located at the base of...
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...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp ...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp ...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
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...adaptor is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ... than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
...adaptor is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when ... than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 35 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the...
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... NOTE When opening or 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... NOTE When opening or 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will deteriorate.... This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press ...
...screen while on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you may not be able to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will deteriorate.... This is manufactured using high-precision technology. When the computer is closed. (Sample Illustration) Turning on battery power. NOTE The power button is disabled when the display panel is operated on your display are properly connected and ready. 2 Press ...
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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. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the... computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... 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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the... computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding ... can now continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or...
44 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 16 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the base of the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding ... can now continue setting up . When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 47. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or...
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...Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. In this ... 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents ...
...Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. In this ... 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents ...
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... Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you change your mind and decide...
... Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you change your mind and decide...
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...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where... ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode. Factors to the internal storage ...
...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where... ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode. Factors to the internal storage ...
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... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you ... current state of the Start menu. 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 to...
... becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you ... current state of the Start menu. 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 to...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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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..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . 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...
..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows green. 78 Getting Started Turning off the computer using . 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...