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...Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
...Mark in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
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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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the ...system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 40...
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the ...system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 40...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect...
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...a power source" on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...
...a power source" on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 49. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate... Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the...
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...other damage to the computer. Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source 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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a ...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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,...
...other damage to the computer. Getting Started 49 Connecting to a power source 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. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a ...serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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,...
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...input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
...input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Getting Started 51 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select...
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Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ...careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is also...
Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be ...careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. This is also...
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... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the...
... time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the...
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... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button...
... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button...
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...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one ... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total memory" on page 55 to remove a memory module:...
...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have at least one ... you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in "Checking total memory" on page 55 to remove a memory module:...
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... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. 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 underside of the computer. In...
... memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. 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 underside of the computer. In...
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... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and... be using it for turning off your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
... computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you have more than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and... be using it for turning off your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
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..., see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on page 92. Sleep mode ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 95.
..., see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to enter Hibernation mode. Be sure to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. For information on page 92. Sleep mode ... choosing Sleep: ❖ While in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 95.
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... is configured, you can turn it again by opening the display panel. 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...
... is configured, you can turn it again by opening the display panel. 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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... while the computer is configured, you can place it 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 . Once the computer is running on...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it 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 . Once the computer is running on...
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The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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 ...
The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount 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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..., you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...
..., you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 6 Select Sleep for the options you want. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the computer to go into Sleep...