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Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management ... Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management ... Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany.
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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 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
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Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
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Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
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... pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode... with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating...
... pressing the power button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode... with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating...
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...keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. If any part of your computer, and never expose the ...turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct...
...keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer. If any part of your computer, and never expose the ...turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct...
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... to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 46. Your computer contains...
... to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 46. Your computer contains...
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... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ...
... to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the... (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ...
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... computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC ...
... computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC ...
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... adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main 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 ❖...
... adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during... glows white. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main 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 ❖...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel... panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may not be careful to remove...
...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel... panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may not be careful to remove...
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... all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the...
... all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the...
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... module, turn 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main...
... module, turn 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. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. For information on removing the main...
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... adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace... injury. If only one memory module is turned on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
... adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace... injury. If only one memory module is turned on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot.
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... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting ...
... computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main... battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 60 Getting ...
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.... If you turn off your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Refer to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. The Add...
.... If you turn off your computer when you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Refer to fully charge the main battery. It is off) to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off. The Add...
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...than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use ...storage drive. If you change your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 lost if the main...
...than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use ...storage drive. If you change your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 lost if the main...
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... and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you power down the computer. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and... configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. 88 Getting...
... and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you power down the computer. Be sure to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and... configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 91. 88 Getting...
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Restarting your computer To start it again by 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 ...
Restarting your computer To start it again by 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 ...