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... and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in European Union (EU) member countries ...after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through...
... and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. For information on the market in European Union (EU) member countries ...after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection ... that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified...
Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection ... that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature ... to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature ... to withstand the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. If any part of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use, and to an...
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...mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 or when an AC adaptor is in...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and ...
...mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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 or when an AC adaptor is in...could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and ...
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...adaptor or charger. 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, ...cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...adaptor or charger. 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, ...cause fire or damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...AC power light 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 battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
...AC power light 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 battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...
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... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer 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 power the computer. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer 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 power the computer. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main...
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...appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display..., do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen 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 display panel. 2 Gently raise the...
...appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display..., do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen 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 display panel. 2 Gently raise the...
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... power To turn 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
... power To turn 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down ... then turns 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down ... then turns 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. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the...
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... computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 56 Getting Started Adding... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up .
... computer has recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. 56 Getting Started Adding... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up .
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... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from...). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
... from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from...). 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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If you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not ...
If you are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not ...
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... operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down...which you left off the computer using . 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, no data is stored to the internal storage drive. For ...
... operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down...which you left off the computer using . 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, no data is stored to the internal storage drive. For ...
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... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts...try to enter Hibernation mode. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts...try to enter Hibernation mode. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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88 Getting Started Turning off 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 ...
88 Getting Started Turning off 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 ...