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... and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product...'s battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark...
... and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product...'s battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to mark...
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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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...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program...is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
...with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program...is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® ...
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If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety ...
If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety ...
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...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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer. These ... serious injury. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on page 45. See "Connecting to your ...
...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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer. These ... serious injury. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer. Always make sure your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer on page 45. See "Connecting to your ...
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...cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical... connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
...cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical... connection. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ...10070; 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 ...
The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ...10070; 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 ...
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... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for system operation and ...power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to power the computer. 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. Disconnect the AC power cord...
... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for system operation and ...power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Continuing to power the computer. 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. Disconnect the AC power cord...
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... When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn on your computer. 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 TFT manufacturing technology.... and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending ...
... When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to turn on your computer. 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 TFT manufacturing technology.... and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Over a period of time, and depending ...
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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; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-... 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. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in the lower-... 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. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of...
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...59. Overheating your computer on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). ...
...59. Overheating your computer on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). ...
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... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information...
... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information...
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...). You must turn off your computer, save your computer when you have more than one option available for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using the Shut down option to turn off your...
...). You must turn off your computer, save your computer when you have more than one option available for turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using the Shut down option to turn off your...
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...174; operating system may save any open programs and files you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ... to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...
...174; operating system may save any open programs and files you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the ... to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...
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...state of the Start menu. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. For information on using .... without saving your work first. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer. To turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
...state of the Start menu. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. For information on using .... without saving your work first. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off your computer. To turn off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...
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Once 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 ...
Once 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 ...