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...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. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this ...TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to trade-in the Battery...
...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. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this ...TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for CE-Marking is intended to trade-in the Battery...
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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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...; guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power...
...; guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power...
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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 stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ... injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected ... injury. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such...
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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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for ...10070; Always operate your computer on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for ...10070; Always operate your computer on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer...
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... serious injury. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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, to do... power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector.
... serious injury. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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, to do... power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to charge the computer's battery. Be careful if you use a multiple connector.
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Failure 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 The AC power light on the side of 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 computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
Failure 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 The AC power light on the side of 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 computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 ...
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...Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 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...turned off 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 run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge....
...Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 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...turned off 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 run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge....
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... may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your... for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you turn it on and begin...
... may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on your... for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you turn it on and begin...
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When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for ...
When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for ...
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... this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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...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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always ...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
...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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always ...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE...
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...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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an ...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 a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖...
...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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an ...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 a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖...
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It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are using it up a printer NOTE ...
It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are using it up a printer NOTE ...
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... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data 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 retained indefinitely. You must turn on the ... working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to memory, so that when ...
... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data 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 retained indefinitely. You must turn on the ... working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in order to memory, so that when ...
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... the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use...mode. 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 which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to save...
... the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer For information on how to use...mode. 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 which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to save...
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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...