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User’s Manual

Operating Basics

Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple

precautions taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free

operation.

Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer.

Check the HDD indicator on the computer.

If a CD/DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the drawer is

securely closed.

Turn off the power to the computer.

Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripherals before moving the

computer.

Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel.

Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

When carrying your computer, be sure to hold it securely so that it does

not fall or hit anything.

Do not carry your computer by holding protruded portions.

Heat dispersal

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor.

If the computer’s internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling

fan is turned on or the processing speed is lowered. You can select

whether to control the CPU temperature by turning on the fan first, then if

necessary, lowering the CPU speed. Or, by lowering the CPU speed first,

then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the Cooling Method item of the

Basic Setup tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.

When the CPU temperature falls to a normal range, the fan is turned off

and the CPU operation returns to standard speed.

Maximum

Performance

Turns on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers the

CPU processing speed.

Performance

Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU

processing speed.

Battery

optimized

Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if

necessary turns on the fan.

If the CPU temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either

setting, the system automatically shuts down to prevent damage. Data in

memory will be lost.