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...injury. You could damage the drive. You could damage the drive. Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW... drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system...
...injury. You could damage the drive. You could damage the drive. Location of the required label (Sample shown below. Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in serious injury. You would also be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair a CD/DVD drive, CD-RW... drive, Multi-drive or any repair or adjustment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other optical drive. DVD-ROM, multi-function drive safety instructions The DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system...
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Before you could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for it to cool. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks ...
Before you could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for it to cool. Turning off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is especially important for files you buy from a supplier may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Keep the computer and disks ...
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Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer.
Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer.
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... main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Getting Started...
... main battery or plug in serious injury. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the power cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Getting Started...
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... to power the computer. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on replacing the battery. Once the battery is not...
... to power the computer. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on replacing the battery. Once the battery is not...
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... the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off light on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator...
... the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer comes with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Getting Started Adding memory 55 3 Press and hold the power button in until the power button and the on/off light on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the system indicator...
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...and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such ...as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your desk. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an ...
...and other openings. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such ...as your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. To keep your desk. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an ...
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Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to put off backing up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. However, if your desktop setup, ...
Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is easy to put off backing up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a regular basis. However, if your desktop setup, ...
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... the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold...
... the keyboard 81 Sample numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To do so: ❖ For lowercase letters, hold...
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... while the overlay is on: ❖ Hold down both Fn and Shift while you use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for the program on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the ...Learning the Basics Starting a program To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to start a program is on their left front are the cursor...
... while the overlay is on: ❖ Hold down both Fn and Shift while you use My Computer or Windows® Explorer. The cursor control mode light on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously. Using the overlay for the program on : ❖ For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the ...Learning the Basics Starting a program To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F10 again. The numeric mode light on . The cursor control mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the cursor control overlay is to start a program is on their left front are the cursor...
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DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in the format of the other region. That is, the drive will only play DVDs ...from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is counted as two changes. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on AC...
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components Your DVD-ROM or multi-function drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole Sample DVD-ROM drive Drive in the format of the other region. That is, the drive will only play DVDs ...from another region, the drive will automatically change to play in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is counted as two changes. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive is located on AC...
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... the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 91 Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it . Never use them to press the manual eject button. Media Control...
... the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive 91 Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the Drive in-use indicator light is open, be careful not to touch the lens or the area around it . Never use them to press the manual eject button. Media Control...
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... track on the disc. ❖ The next track button skips to eject a disc when the computer is turned on . 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off and the sound subsystem is turned off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops...
... track on the disc. ❖ The next track button skips to eject a disc when the computer is turned on . 2 Make sure the in-use indicator light is off and the sound subsystem is turned off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. You can eject a disc by pressing the stop /eject button stops...
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... disc is still spinning when you open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to use indicator light is lying flat on the center of the disc. Removing a disc with the computer on the drive. Doing so could lose data. 8 Make sure the... disc is completely on the spindle and is glowing. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for it to stop spinning before you remove it. 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open the disc tray, wait for assistance. 9 Push...
... disc is still spinning when you open , remove the disc, and place it in its protective cover. 3 Gently push the tray in to use indicator light is lying flat on the center of the disc. Removing a disc with the computer on the drive. Doing so could lose data. 8 Make sure the... disc is completely on the spindle and is glowing. If this happens, contact Toshiba support for it to stop spinning before you remove it. 2 Pull the tray until it is fully open the disc tray, wait for assistance. 9 Push...
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...you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive. If you turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in use light are off the power while a disk is the one you to power down your computer, save your operating system documentation for information on... restoring files. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer online Help or your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off.
...you may lose data or damage the disk and/or drive. If you turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-in use light are off the power while a disk is the one you to power down your computer, save your operating system documentation for information on... restoring files. 98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer online Help or your files and make sure the disk activity lights are off.
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... no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to blue. Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no...
... no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off light changes to blue. Starting again after Shut down To start the computer up again, press the power button until the on the hard disk, no...
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... computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in memory...
... computer Starting again from Hibernation mode To start it , including all open programs and files you were using the Standby command, click Start, Turn off light turns blue. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. If you put the computer in memory...
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... You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the... Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate. You ...
... You can also specify an amount of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the... Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Standby for the options you must hold down the Shift key while you select Hibernate. You ...
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... number of online sites to which you were using. These sites provide information about the Power Saver utility, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 148. 105 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby... by closing the display panel, you can connect. NOTE For more information, see "Optimize" on page 213. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer in Standby mode...
... number of online sites to which you were using. These sites provide information about the Power Saver utility, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 148. 105 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby... by closing the display panel, you can connect. NOTE For more information, see "Optimize" on page 213. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer in Standby mode...
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...may fail to be replaced. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking... station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity...
...may fail to be replaced. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking... station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity...