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...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human...the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how ...
...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human...the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how ...
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...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
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... Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging the main battery 79 Charging the RTC battery 80 Monitoring battery power 81 Determining remaining battery power 82 What to do when the main battery runs low 83 Setting battery notifications 83 Conserving battery power 84 Power...
... Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging the main battery 79 Charging the RTC battery 80 Monitoring battery power 81 Determining remaining battery power 82 What to do when the main battery runs low 83 Setting battery notifications 83 Conserving battery power 84 Power...
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22 Contents Taking care of your battery 87 Safety precautions 87 Maintaining your battery 88 Disposing of your computer 88 Traveling tips 88 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 90 Exploring the Start screen 90 Charms 91 Tiles 92 Exploring ...
22 Contents Taking care of your battery 87 Safety precautions 87 Maintaining your battery 88 Disposing of your computer 88 Traveling tips 88 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 90 Exploring the Start screen 90 Charms 91 Tiles 92 Exploring ...
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Contents 23 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance ... 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 131 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 136 Wireless networking...
Contents 23 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance ... 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 131 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 136 Wireless networking...
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...that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer ships with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and... battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...
...that your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer ships with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and... battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...
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...computer Important information on your computer. 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 software" on page 43 before you can block the vents ...the power is turned on a hard flat surface. To use it. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC...
...computer Important information on your computer. 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 software" on page 43 before you can block the vents ...the power is turned on a hard flat surface. To use it. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC...
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Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Use the power... cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...
Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. Use the power... cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any ...
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...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not accessible by the user. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...The AC power light on the applications power management settings, and features used. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off until the...
...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not accessible by the user. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖...The AC power light on the applications power management settings, and features used. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is time to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off until the...
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...time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions on your screen display when you...on the display panel and be able to properly install the operating system and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on battery power. Initial setup The Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for...
...time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions on your screen display when you...on the display panel and be able to properly install the operating system and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on battery power. Initial setup The Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer. 42 Getting Started Using the computer for...
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... the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating...
... the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. Be sure to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating...
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...edge. See "Utilities" on page 85. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 102. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to change. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and...panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your computer to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and ...
...edge. See "Utilities" on page 85. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 102. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to change. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and...panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. You can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your computer to customize your battery" on cleaning and moving your particular requirements. When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm, and ...
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If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 75 for details. 68 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning ...
If the network you are using goes down and you will lose all work " on page 75 for details. 68 This feature saves your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your file to the internal storage drive. Chapter 2 Learning ...
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We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it many times. 77 Many of these features ...so that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the ...
We recommend you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can use it many times. 77 Many of these features ...so that you can recharge it for longer periods while traveling. It has a number of using your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the ...
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... any conditions other than a month), the battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. 78 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes...
... any conditions other than a month), the battery may shorten the life of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at maximum capacity and will be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. 78 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life rating is for comparison purposes...
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...use it to power the computer. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it ... component of the system should use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 79 The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating ...
...use it to power the computer. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it ... component of the system should use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. NOTE Battery charge time may result in system performance or stability issues. Mobile Computing Charging batteries 79 The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating ...
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... provided by computer model. Please make a complete back up of your data to run applications, features, and devices. 80 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power connected and the... completely. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is fully charged, we recommend that reduces the power required for up your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup....
... provided by computer model. Please make a complete back up of your data to run applications, features, and devices. 80 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer is extremely hot or cold. Leave the power connected and the... completely. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is fully charged, we recommend that reduces the power required for up your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup....
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... for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer ...can be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used...
... for 24 hours. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. The computer ...can be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used...
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...computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. System indicator lights Wireless indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Internal storage ... light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the notification area. 82 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations...
...computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. System indicator lights Wireless indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Internal storage ... light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait a few moments after turning on the notification area. 82 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations...
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... track of where you were, so that when you turn off the computer If you do not manage to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you left off. Each notification can continue where you can also set two notifications. You can : ❖ Plug the ... set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to be set to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you when a specified percentage of...
... track of where you were, so that when you turn off the computer If you do not manage to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you left off. Each notification can continue where you can also set two notifications. You can : ❖ Plug the ... set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to be set to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 While on your remaining charge frequently if you when a specified percentage of...
