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...United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Although the initial emphasis is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin ...
...United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Although the initial emphasis is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin ...
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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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...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within... is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world 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 ...
...meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within... is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to the world 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 ...
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... the rigors of travel. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or.... You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
... the rigors of travel. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or.... You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack.
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... vary depending on page 45. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is ...connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 44...
... vary depending on page 45. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on or when an AC adaptor is ...connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 44...
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...in serious injury. 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure 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 ensure a secure ...
...in serious injury. 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure 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 ensure a secure ...
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... 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... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light 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 the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
... 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... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light 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 the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
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... flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, ...and features used to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time...
... flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, ...and features used to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time...
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... screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any... for the first time The computer is now ready for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in...
... screen display when you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any... for the first time The computer is now ready for you to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm rest to hold the computer in...
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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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...) If the computer is on page 124. otherwise, skip 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 prevent scratching the top cover of...
...) If the computer is on page 124. otherwise, skip 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 prevent scratching the top cover of...
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...surface before restarting the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater...fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total ...
...surface before restarting the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater...fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total ...
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... at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Back of the slot. 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... 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.
... at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Back of the slot. 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... 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.
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... days or if you left off. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you will not be using the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to...
... days or if you left off. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you will not be using the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to...
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... computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer,... you 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data...
... computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer,... you 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data...
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...button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without ... 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 returns ...
...button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without ... 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 returns ...
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... separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...