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... chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU... strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws...
... chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European Union (EU... strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. VCCI Class B Information Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws...
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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Getting comfortable with your computer 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Precautions 30 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 32 Setting up your computer 32 Connecting to a power source 33 Charging the main battery 35 Using the computer for the first time 36 Opening the display panel 36 Turning on the power 37 18
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... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
... 82 Restoring your work 83 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Using additional batteries 86 Charging batteries 86 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 87 Monitoring main battery power 88 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to...
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Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
Contents 21 Changing the main battery 93 Removing the battery from the computer .........94 Inserting a charged battery 95 Taking care of your battery 96 Safety precautions 96 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the desktop 100 Finding ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 109 Inserting memory media 110 Removing memory media 110 Chapter 5: Utilities 112 TOSHIBA Recovery Disc Creator 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 113 TOSHIBA Password Utility 114 Deleting a user password 115
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...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
...Preset Power Profiles 121 Quickly creating a new power profile 121 Customizing a power profile 121 Mouse Utility 122 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 123 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 127 TOSHIBA Accessibility 128 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 129 Problems that are easy to fix 129 Problems when ... 136 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .....136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........137 Memory problems 139 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 141 Display problems 141 Disk, diskette, or storage drive problems........143 Sound system problems 145 Printer problems 146 ...
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... or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode...
... or video, make calls with VOIP (Voice Over IP), or stay up-to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode...
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...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. Remove the...
...; Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for using your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Never allow any liquids to an authorized service center. Remove the...
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...NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer or AC..., a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 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 your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have...
...NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 33. See "Connecting to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer or AC..., a mouse, keyboard, printer and memory. 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 your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have...
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...provided with your computer carefully to the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 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 electrical...source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An ...
...provided with your computer carefully to the computer. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 33 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 electrical...source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of fire or other damage to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An ...
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...the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver 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 ... to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See...
...the AC adaptor is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Saver 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 ... to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. See...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. 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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... brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Over a period... of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on...
... brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Over a period... of time, and depending on battery power. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the ON/OFF light on...
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.... 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
.... 2 Click Turn Off. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the...
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.... The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40 to Continue If the computer hangs up when you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try... on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn the power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
.... The computer could hang up the next time you are adding extra memory after setting up slightly. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40 to Continue If the computer hangs up when you can damage the computer and the memory module. Do not try... on the power: Warning: Resume Failure Press Any Key to turn the power on . Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 45 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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..." on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the module...computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total...
..." on page 95. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 40), and then check that the computer has recognized the change a memory module, you can check that the module...computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then System. 2 The General tab view automatically appears and shows total...
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... drive activity lights are not using the computer for turning off the computer: Turn Off, Hibernate, and Standby. If you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its advantages. Each option has its shutdown procedure. 62 Getting Started Turning off...
... drive activity lights are not using the computer for turning off the computer: Turn Off, Hibernate, and Standby. If you to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its advantages. Each option has its shutdown procedure. 62 Getting Started Turning off...
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..."Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Standby mode The Standby command...
..."Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on your computer on Standby. ❖ Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume more main battery power to start up than restarting from turning off the computer or using Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ... being retrieved from the internal storage drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than when restarting from where you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Standby mode The Standby command...
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... following steps to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. The computer shuts down using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. To use this method, you first need to...
... following steps to activate it using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. The computer shuts down using Toshiba's Power Saver utility. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. To use this method, you first need to...
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NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer to ...
NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Turn Off if you want the computer to ...
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... computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 4 Select... to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120.
... computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the lid Set this option to Hibernate if you want . Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ When I close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Getting Started Turning off the computer 67 4 Select... to go into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. NOTE These options are set . NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 120.