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Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed...
Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
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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 121 Using additional batteries 121 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 122 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring main battery power 123 Determining remaining battery power 125 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 121 Using additional batteries 121 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 122 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring main battery power 123 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
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...Fingerprint Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint Logon 169 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 169 Fingerprint reader limitations 171 TOSHIBA eco Utility 172 TOSHIBA Service Station 173 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 175 Problems that are easy to fix 175 ...system can help you 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 181 Checking device properties 181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk or storage drive problems 186 Error-checking 186 Optical disc drive problems 187 Sound...
...Fingerprint Authentication Utility 168 Fingerprint Logon 169 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 169 Fingerprint reader limitations 171 TOSHIBA eco Utility 172 TOSHIBA Service Station 173 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 173 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 175 Problems that are easy to fix 175 ...system can help you 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 181 Checking device properties 181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 182 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 184 Disk or storage drive problems 186 Error-checking 186 Optical disc drive problems 187 Sound...
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Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management... settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve ...
Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management... settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ... or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Exposure to liquid or moisture can ... or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer...
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...this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using 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 or when an AC adaptor is turned on...
...this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must ... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using 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 or when an AC adaptor is turned on...
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Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that 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 ... possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 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. Be careful if you use the...
Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that 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 ... possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 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. Be careful if you use the...
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...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information...
...during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is... not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information...
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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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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 applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force ...
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...an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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. Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate.
...an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. When you turn on the computer for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your screen... any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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. Turning on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate.
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot...
If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot...
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...page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer 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 block the vents located at the underside of the slot. In this condition, observe the following...Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Slot...
...page 131. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer 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 block the vents located at the underside of the slot. In this condition, observe the following...Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Slot...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it first...
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...off. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ ...Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
...off. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 in Sleep mode. ❖ ...Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
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...mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you first need to activate it using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode... command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Be sure...
...mode. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then Power Options. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you first need to activate it using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode... command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. Turning off the computer more quickly You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power button. Be sure...
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.... NOTE These options can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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...
.... NOTE These options can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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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... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... that you can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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.... The Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired 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 appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to sleep, select the desired 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.