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... sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to... 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 the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
... sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to... 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 the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
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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 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
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... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 118 What to...
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint utility limitations 170 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....170 Fingerprint Logon 170 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......164 USB Sleep and Charge 164 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 166 Power supply mode settings 166 Battery settings 166 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 167 TOSHIBA Button Support 168 TOSHIBA Accessibility 169 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 170 Fingerprint utility limitations 170 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....170 Fingerprint Logon 170 Care and...
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...help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........197 Sound system problems 198... 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 212 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Toshiba's worldwide offices 213
...help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive)..........197 Sound system problems 198... 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 212 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 213 Toshiba's worldwide offices 213
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... computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" ...go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that your computer will provide the most...
... computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" ...go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that your computer will provide the most...
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... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Never allow any liquids to rain... the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
... a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. If any part of travel. Never allow any liquids to rain... the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
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...174;. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or... to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 52 before you...
...174;. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or... to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 52 before you...
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...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started 47 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 of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a...
...this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...ensure a secure electrical connection. Getting Started 47 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 of an incompatible adaptor or charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a...
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...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for...
...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ...is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for...
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... never lift the computer by 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
... never lift the computer by 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 palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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...and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When you plan to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots ...
...and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. When you plan to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots ...
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... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main...
... then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Getting Started 55 Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. For information on removing the main...
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..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54 to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Do not try... correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
..., verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. The computer could hang up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54 to work. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Do not try... correctly as described in Sleep or Hibernation mode. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
...Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you add or remove... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-8 in ...
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... the computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add...
... the computer is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer when you to your printer installation guide for the first time. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add...
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... are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to 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 lost if the main... internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off.
... are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut Down option to 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 lost if the main... internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off.
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...mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation...
...mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it, including all open documents and programs to your.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 89. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save any open programs and files you power down the computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation...
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... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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...
... 4 Click Power buttons and lid to display the actions that you 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...