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...2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336.... This product is already working with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through ...
...2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336.... This product is already working with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking 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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... you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency... ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36
... you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency... ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36
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... and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should... plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
... and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to follow these eventualities should... plug socket and computer. 3. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
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...your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...
...your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...
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Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to the ...socket. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer...
Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to the ...socket. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use a multiple connector. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer...
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Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to a live ...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...
Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Failure to a live ...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...
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... than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to run applications, features, and... devices. Continuing to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
... than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to run applications, features, and... devices. Continuing to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
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... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology. This is operated on and begin using... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen technology. This is operated on and begin using... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... automatically. Follow the 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...
... automatically. Follow the 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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... remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 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. Start...
... remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 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. Start...
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... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to 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 your computer on page 126....
... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to 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 your computer on page 126....
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... and AC 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...). 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.
... and AC 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer...). 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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... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the computer for a while. 84 Getting...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are not using the computer for a while. 84 Getting...
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... left off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. NOTE After your computer...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal...
... left off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. NOTE After your computer...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you can continue working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to your internal...
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...the computer without saving your computer. This command closes all open 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. 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...
...the computer without saving your computer. This command closes all open 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. 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 ...