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... such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE... then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to discard this product. For information on the battery. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol...
... such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE... then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to discard this product. For information on the battery. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol...
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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 a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep... mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See...
..., 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 a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep... mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See...
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... occur, immediately: 1. Failure to spill into any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any liquids to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer.
... occur, immediately: 1. Failure to spill into any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any liquids to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer.
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... "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer.
... "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCard®. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Using your computer on the computer.
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... outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock...Failure to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may have been 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 the computer. Be ...
... outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock...Failure to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction may have been 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 the computer. Be ...
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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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor... cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting...
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 Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor... cord into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting...
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...The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 with the computer ...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and ...
...The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. 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 with the computer ...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and ...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.... When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and...
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... to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
... to ensure that all drives and slots are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on...
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... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot... A and Slot B. 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 on page 129. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) ...
... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the Start menu. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) The computer has two memory slots-Slot... A and Slot B. 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 on page 129. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) ...
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... model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
... model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
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...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 the work surface before restarting the computer. For more ...information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
...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 the work surface before restarting the computer. For more ...information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury...
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... the power button before completing the following procedure. Turning off ) to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to your work. If your computer when you may lose data or damage...
... the power button before completing the following procedure. Turning off ) to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to your work. If your computer when you may lose data or damage...
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...using the Shut down option to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more ..., save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If ...
...using the Shut down option to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more ..., save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If ...
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...Sleep mode" on how 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 were using Sleep, see "Using ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off the computer For information on page 94. Sleep saves the current state...
...Sleep mode" on how 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 were using Sleep, see "Using ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you left off the computer For information on page 94. Sleep saves the current state...
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... To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while 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...
... To start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while 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...