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...values 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 carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for... recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol...
...values 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 carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for... recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol...
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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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... and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
... and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
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Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to ... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to ... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
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...NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer. Always make sure your computer...is connected to a power outlet (even if 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. Using your computer is turned on the computer. Read the "Provide ...
...NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer. Always make sure your computer...is connected to a power outlet (even if 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. Using your computer is turned on the computer. Read the "Provide ...
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...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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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...
...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... been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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...
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...AC power light on the side 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... the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly ...
...AC power light on the side 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... the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly ...
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... plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge... may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
... plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge... may vary depending on page 124 for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
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... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is operated on your screen display when you turn it on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness...
... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is operated on your screen display when you turn it on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness...
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...-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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...
...-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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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... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface 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;
... 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of... down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface 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;
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...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 page 59. Always make sure your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on... a hard flat surface. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
...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 page 59. Always make sure your computer is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer on... a hard flat surface. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
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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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ... 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. Always make sure your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the...
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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ... 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. Always make sure your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the...
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... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you must turn off ) to memory, so that when you turn off your...
... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you must turn off ) to memory, so that when you turn off your...
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...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first... internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first... internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...
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...turns off 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using....
...turns off 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 the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using....
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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 ...