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...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols 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 mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related... will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member ...
...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols 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 mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related... will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member ...
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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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...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode...wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go.
...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode...wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 36 We recommend that you go.
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...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. 42 Getting Started Selecting...spill into any of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.
...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. 42 Getting Started Selecting...spill into any of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture.
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... fan location will vary depending on page 45. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete... can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
... fan location will vary depending on page 45. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must complete... can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer.
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...you use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. .../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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,...
...you use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. .../cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
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...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ... time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is ...
...power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ... time to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is ...
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When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This 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. To avoid ...
When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. This 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. To avoid ...
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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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...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. 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. L640 ... in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124.
...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. 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. L640 ... in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124.
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..., you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer....(even if your computer is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 ...
..., you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer....(even if your computer is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 ...
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... 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on...
... 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer on...
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... not using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
... not using the computer for several days or if you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
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...than restarting from where you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart ...Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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. Factors to the state in Sleep mode.
...than restarting from where you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart ...Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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. Factors to the state in Sleep mode.
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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 to ... off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on page 91. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the computer...
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 to ... off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on page 91. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the computer...
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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 ...