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...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put 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 other...health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled...
...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put 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 other...health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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Contents Introduction 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 34
Contents Introduction 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 34
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... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 119 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the desktop 137 Setting up for communications ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 148 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 149 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 150 Chapter 5: Utilities 151 TOSHIBA Assist 152 Connect 153 Secure 154 Protect & Fix 155 Optimize 156
38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the desktop 137 Setting up for communications ... Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot 148 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 149 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 150 Chapter 5: Utilities 151 TOSHIBA Assist 152 Connect 153 Secure 154 Protect & Fix 155 Optimize 156
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......169 USB Sleep and Charge 169 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 TOSHIBA Accessibility 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 Fingerprint Logon 176 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......169 USB Sleep and Charge 169 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 171 Power supply mode settings 171 Battery settings 171 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 172 TOSHIBA Button Support 173 TOSHIBA Accessibility 174 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 175 Fingerprint utility limitations 175 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....175 Fingerprint Logon 176 Care and...
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...help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204... 211 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
...help you 195 Resolving a hardware conflict 195 A plan of action 195 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........196 Memory problems 197 Power and the batteries 198 Keyboard problems 199 Display problems 200 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........202 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........203 Sound system problems 204... 211 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 212 If you need further assistance 217 Before you contact Toshiba 217 Contacting Toshiba 217 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 218 Toshiba's worldwide offices 218
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...energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 42 If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy...ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
...energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 42 If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy...ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
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...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ...moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the ...
...air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of ...moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the ...
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...protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to 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...
...protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to 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...
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... plug from a socket. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...cable and AC adaptor 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...
... plug from a socket. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/...cable and AC adaptor 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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...time, 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 time to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 129 for ... the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours...
...time, 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 time to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 129 for ... the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours...
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... to slowly open or close 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
... to slowly open or close 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 display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle...
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... will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system... will dim and 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Small bright dots ...
... will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power The preinstalled operating system... will dim and 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. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 55 Small bright dots ...
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... the memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory...
... the memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to locate the memory...
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... loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 65. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... loaded, you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Checking total memory" on page 65. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. Removing a memory... must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to work. If you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot... 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. ...
...add or remove a memory module, you can check that the computer has recognized the change. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 58), If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot... 65 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is displayed below the System heading under Memory (RAM). TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. ...
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... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive..., no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you left off. You must ...
... Shut Down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive..., no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer when you left off. You must ...
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...computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down the computer. For information on using .... Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
...computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down the computer. For information on using .... Getting Started Turning off the computer 87 ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more 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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... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while 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...
... in the Start menu. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set separately for how they operate while 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...
