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...countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as... that when the last end user wishes to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health ...
...countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as... that when the last end user wishes to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health ...
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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 computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management ... other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer...
..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management ... other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer...
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... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the ... computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause...
... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the ... computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause...
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... air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when... memory. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... air into the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when... memory. To use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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... to operate. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Failure... to the computer. 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...
... to operate. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Failure... to the computer. 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...
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... 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 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not...
... 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 ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not...
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... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power ... to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source...
... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power ... to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source...
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.... Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the... computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the...
.... Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the... computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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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... the Start menu. 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns... 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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise...
... the Start menu. 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns... 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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise...
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... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the...
... your computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in "Checking total memory...setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the...
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.... Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 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...
.... Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 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...
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... Shut down option to turn 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, save your work . If you turn off . If you are off your work , system settings, and current state of...
... Shut down option to turn 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, save your work . If you turn off . If you are off your work , system settings, and current state of...
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... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer...
... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer...
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...down command: 1 Click Start. 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 ... programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using...
...down command: 1 Click Start. 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 ... programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you were using...
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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...