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..., and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product...
..., and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product...
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...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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...
...) USA Yemen Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom Venezuela Zimbabwe Taiwan Ukraine Uruguay Vietnam Approved Countries/Regions for use this equipment except in 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 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 105 Toshiba's online resources 105 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 106 Toshiba's energy-saver design 106 Running the computer on battery power 106 Battery Notice 107 Power management 108 Using additional batteries 108 Charging batteries 108 Charging the main battery 109 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring main battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 112 What to...
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...160 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....160 Fingerprint Logon 161 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 161 Fingerprint reader limitations 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 ConfigFree 163 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 167 Problems that...174; operating system can help you 173 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 174 Checking device properties 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound ...
...160 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....160 Fingerprint Logon 161 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 161 Fingerprint reader limitations 163 TOSHIBA Service Station 163 ConfigFree 163 Getting Started 164 ConfigFree® Utilities 164 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 167 Problems that...174; operating system can help you 173 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 174 Checking device properties 174 Power and the batteries 175 Keyboard problems 176 Display problems 177 Disk or storage drive problems 178 Error-checking 179 Optical drive problems 180 Sound ...
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...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. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...
...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. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power ...other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...
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...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that generates a strong electromagnetic field,... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to an authorized service...
...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that generates a strong electromagnetic field,... in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to an authorized service...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, ... mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. In this condition, ... mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Overheating your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer...
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...socket, to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
...socket, to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. ...
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... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 116 for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can ...
... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power... power level setting that reduces the power required for information on page 116 for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can ...
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... When opening or closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open...
... When opening or closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time 49 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to slowly open...
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...) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright ...
...) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright ...
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... computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Pressing...
... computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are off ) to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off . 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Pressing...
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... working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ...❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning...
... working after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ...❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning...
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... the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of ...
... the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 82. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Sleep saves the current state of ...
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... or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. If you turn off by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... or closing the display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. If you turn off by closing the display panel, depending 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...
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If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by 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 ...
If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by 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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The Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
The Advanced settings tab 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. Getting Started Turning off the computer 83 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired amount of the Power Options window appears. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters Sleep mode: ❖ Under Put the computer to be customized.
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... for the options you want the computer to go 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 action Set this option to go into Sleep mode when you want . Once the computer...
... for the options you want the computer to go 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 action Set this option to go into Sleep mode when you want . Once the computer...
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.... Closing the display panel After you were using. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to clean the computer. Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings.... For information about taking care of your battery" on page 136. NOTE Please handle your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, ...
.... Closing the display panel After you were using. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to clean the computer. Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings.... For information about taking care of your battery" on page 136. NOTE Please handle your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, ...