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... on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health...governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning ...
... on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health...governing the disposal of this product. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning ...
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Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
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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 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 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 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
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... To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the... world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this ...
... To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the... world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this ...
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Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the...
Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the...
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Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 53 ...including those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety...
Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 53 ...including those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety...
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...or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to do... or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started 49 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 charge the computer...
...or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to do... or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. Getting Started 49 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 charge the computer...
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...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ... Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your ... Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to increase the... of the screen while on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power.
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to increase the... of the screen while on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power.
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.... Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
.... Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF...
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... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129.
... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating... any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129.
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... you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" 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 now continue setting up . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC... turned on page 63. Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... you need to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" 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 now continue setting up . In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC... turned on page 63. Removing a memory module If you are protected from the work . 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system ... cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system ... cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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 off . If you have more ...available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main...
... the Shut down completely, but it for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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 off . If you have more ...available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main...
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... using . Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92. If...
... using . Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Be sure to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main...the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 92. If...
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... computer is configured, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... computer is configured, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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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... computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Power Options window...
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NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want ...
NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if you want ...