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...product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ...last end user wishes to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-...
...product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ...last end user wishes to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-...
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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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...pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency...
...pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency...
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...follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or... work environment and tips 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 use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
...follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or... work environment and tips 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 use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating ...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). To use it. 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 that ...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer 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. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating ...system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). To use it. 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 that ...
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...resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 operate.... 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. Always use the...
...resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 operate.... 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. Always use the...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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... off for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the...settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for system operation and...
... off for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the...settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 124 for system operation and...
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...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured using...time The computer is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology....
...an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured using...time The computer is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology....
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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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... down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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. otherwise, skip to...
... down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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. otherwise, skip to...
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... located at the base of the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 ... cloth from overheating when the power is connected to 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 turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When ...
... located at the base of the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 ... cloth from overheating when the power is connected to 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 turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. When ...
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... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 page 126... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 page 126... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... will quickly and automatically return to where you left off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your work . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has...
... will quickly and automatically return to where you left off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your work . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Each option has...
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... 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 Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down... command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer. Sleep mode The ...
... 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 Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down... command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down the computer. Sleep mode The ...
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Be sure to save your work first. To turn off your computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer 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..., the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off .
Be sure to save your work first. To turn off your computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer 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..., the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off .
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...