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...on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the... on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead...
...on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the... on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead...
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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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...you go. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management... active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake...
...you go. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management... active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake...
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...to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure...can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your...
...to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Exposure...can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your...
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...computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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 computer ...may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you...
...computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or 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 computer ...may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you...
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...serious injury. 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ... in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
...serious injury. 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, ... in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Never attempt to a live electrical ... on the indicator panel glows white. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug 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...
The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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. Never attempt to a live electrical ... on the indicator panel glows white. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug 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...
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... the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge 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 power source...system operation and will be used . After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than...
... the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge 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 power source...system operation and will be used . After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than...
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... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of thin... using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first...
... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of thin... using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first...
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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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You can install one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed ...two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the ...
You can install one memory module is to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed ...two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the computer, and then place the ...
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Slot B is the bottom slot. 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. If only one memory module is to be ... is 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
Slot B is the bottom slot. 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. If only one memory module is to be ... is 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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
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...❖ Always operate your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Using your computer on or...Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...
...❖ Always operate your computer on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Using your computer on or...Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...
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... off ) to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set it for a while. You only need to your work.
... off ) to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set it for a while. You only need to your work.
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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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the... saved information, system settings are 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 the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after...
... 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the... saved information, system settings are 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 the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after...
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...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.... computer 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 the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode.... computer 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 the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
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... your computer To start it off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn 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...
... your computer To start it off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn 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...