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...and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human ...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary ...
...and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human ...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary ...
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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 28
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 28
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... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
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32 Contents Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maintaining your battery 132 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 ...146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 147 Chapter 5: Utilities 148 TOSHIBA Assist 149 Connect 150 Secure 151 Protect & Fix 152 Optimize 153 TOSHIBA Application Installer 154 Setting passwords 155 Using an instant password 155 Using a supervisor password 156 Using a user ...
32 Contents Taking care of your battery 131 Safety precautions 131 Maintaining your battery 132 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 ...146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 147 Chapter 5: Utilities 148 TOSHIBA Assist 149 Connect 150 Secure 151 Protect & Fix 152 Optimize 153 TOSHIBA Application Installer 154 Setting passwords 155 Using an instant password 155 Using a supervisor password 156 Using a user ...
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34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
34 Contents Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 202 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 207 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 208 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
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...the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave ... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
...the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever you leave ... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
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...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn... and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until...
...contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Turn... and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until...
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In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ... source" on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" 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.
In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling ... source" on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" 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.
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...carefully to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
...carefully to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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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..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the... to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 127 for more than a few hours ...
..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the... to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 127 for more than a few hours ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... not force it beyond the point where it . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your ...display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer ...
...of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Your ...display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer ...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 128. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 128. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including...
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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 a hard flat surface. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is the... For this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 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 a hard flat surface. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is the... For this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air ...
...Always make sure your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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... the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air ...
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... computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you turn off your computer when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some...
... computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you turn off your computer when you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up a printer NOTE Some...
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... state in order to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you were using. If you change your computer. ...
... state in order to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to save your files and make sure all open programs and files you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you were using. If you change your computer. ...
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.... NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For information on page 89. 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands....
.... NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. For information on page 89. 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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands....
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...) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If you turn off the computer by 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...
...) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. If you turn off the computer by 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...
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..., depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
..., depending on the Hibernation options set separately for the options 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...