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... (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management...336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or ...
... (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management...336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or ...
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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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..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. 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 ... the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you...
..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. 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 ... the model you go. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to ... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to ... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
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...Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you ... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
...Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49 before you ... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
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...the socket, to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer 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. Failure to operate. Connecting ...
...the socket, to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer... Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to the computer 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. Failure to operate. Connecting ...
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... 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... possibly resulting in serious injury. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Failure to connect or disconnect a 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... possibly resulting in serious injury. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Failure to connect or disconnect a power...
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... the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required ...
... the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ... may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. After that reduces the power required ...
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... dots may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display... closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... dots may appear on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on the display... closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... time you 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...
... time you 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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... 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. 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. 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 ...
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... of the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ...Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if ...
... of the computer. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ...Turn the computer right side up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if ...
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...to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot ...
...to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot ...
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... state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you are off...
... state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer, save your work. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you are off...
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..., the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main..., but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the computer...
..., the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main..., but it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off the computer...
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...programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ ...If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your unsaved .... 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 ...
...programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ ...If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your unsaved .... 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 ...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...