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...2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. The European Union WEEE... EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium...
...2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the Information: requirements of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. The European Union WEEE... EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
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... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 131 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 132 Exploring the desktop 132 Finding your way around the desktop 133 Setting up for communications ... 141 Removing memory media 142 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 143 Using the expansion port 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an instant password 151 Using a supervisor password 152 Using a user password 153...
Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 131 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 132 Exploring the desktop 132 Finding your way around the desktop 133 Setting up for communications ... 141 Removing memory media 142 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 143 Using the expansion port 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an instant password 151 Using a supervisor password 152 Using a user password 153...
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Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
Contents 35 Memory problems 184 Power and the batteries 184 Keyboard problems 186 Display problems 186 Disk or storage drive problems 188 Error-checking 188 Optical disc drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209 Using the Application...
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.... 37 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is qualified, ... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
.... 37 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is qualified, ... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
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...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...
...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and ...
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Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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 heater...." that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...
Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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 heater...." that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is ...
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...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a ...on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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,...
...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a ...on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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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... not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 125 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes...
... not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time.... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 125 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes...
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...open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on...by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
...open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on...by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
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... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug ...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug ...
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...module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down ...on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air...
...module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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 least one memory module installed for the computer to shut down ...on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can verify that the computer has recognized it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air...
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...) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet...
...) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet...
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...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖...NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to upgrade your computer...
...time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Each option has its advantages. ❖...NOTE: Before using the Shut down or Hibernate command if you must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to upgrade your computer...
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...time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so... you were using. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
...time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to memory so... you were using. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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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... the Start menu. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... the Start menu. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... when you want. NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode 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...
... when you want. NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode 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...
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... Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 93 Turning...
... Put the computer to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 93 Turning...