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...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the... mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the ...
...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the... mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the ...
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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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... mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful,...If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment...
... mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful,...If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment...
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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. ❖ Extreme heat, ...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
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. ❖ Extreme heat, ...; Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain...
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...before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but... AC adaptor with 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before...
...before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. To use it. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but... AC adaptor with 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before...
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... Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be ... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 ...
... Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be ... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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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... California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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...
... California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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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... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the... battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the... battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main...
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... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning 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 your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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... using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" 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. If the computer is...
... using the Start menu. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" 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. If the computer is...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at...
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... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. In this condition, observe the... adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. In this condition, observe the... adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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.../or drive. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down...
.../or drive. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down...
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... using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 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...indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you left it, including all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your computer. Each option...
... using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 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...indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you left it, including all open programs and files you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to upgrade your computer. Each option...
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... using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. 88 Getting Started Turning off the ...
... using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...first. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. 88 Getting Started Turning off the ...
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... the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Once the computer is running 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 computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Once the computer is running 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...