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... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these ...the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product. Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal...
... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these ...the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product. Please contact your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal...
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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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With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve ...
With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve ...
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... rigors of the computer. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other...into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
... rigors of the computer. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other...into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel.
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... is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ...ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...
... is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ...ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your ...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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. 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 ...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure 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. 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 ...
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The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication 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 Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with ...
The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication 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 Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with ...
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... required for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC...
... required for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC...
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Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area ... is operated on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may...
Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area ... is operated on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When 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. The ON/OFF...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When 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. The ON/OFF...
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... . 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. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ...the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is on page 129. otherwise, skip to be ...
... . 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. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on ...the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is on page 129. otherwise, skip to be ...
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... the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to...
... the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Make sure to...
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...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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, ...
...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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information... on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, ...
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...-screen instructions to set up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer. It is off . If you to your work. Refer to lose your printer installation guide for the first time...
...-screen instructions to set up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer. It is off . If you to your work. Refer to lose your printer installation guide for the first time...
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... command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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 the Sleep command to save your work... saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are ...
... command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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 the Sleep command to save your work... saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it , including all disk/disc activity lights are ...
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...Hibernation mode" on page 94. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left off. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved ...information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes...
...Hibernation mode" on page 94. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left off. If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved ...information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes...
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... the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer 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...
... the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer 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...