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...to trade-in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) ...-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg...
...to trade-in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) ...-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg...
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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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..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... multimedia computing. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ... multimedia computing. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...
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... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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... the computer to the computer. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 tips...
... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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... the computer to the computer. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. 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 tips...
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... to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ...ExpressCard®. Always make sure your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...
... to your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ...ExpressCard®. Always make sure your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC ...
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...to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a ...handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to...
...to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a ...handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to charge the computer's battery. An overload on a power cord/cable to...
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... State of California 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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC...
... State of California 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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC...
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... it is time to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main 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...and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from ...
... it is time to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main 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...and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from ...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on.... 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and depending on.... 3 Adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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...
... light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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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... 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The ... 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. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the...
... 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer using the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If only one or two memory modules. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The ... 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. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious ... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious ... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are... Started 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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are... Started 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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the...
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... Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You...
... Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer Setting up your printer. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You...
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... settings, and 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 several days or if you must turn off your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...off your computer in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting ...
... settings, and 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 several days or if you must turn off your computer. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ...off your computer in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting ...
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... you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing...shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. 88 Getting Started...
... you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing...shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. 88 Getting Started...
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... Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate If you 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...
... Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate If you 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...