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At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 111 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at KIRASeries.com/support. GMAD00347011 04/13 User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 111 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at KIRASeries.com/support. GMAD00347011 04/13 User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads.
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..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as... ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. If you fail to do so, this product...
..., DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. 2 Handling the cord on the hard disk or other storage devices as... ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. If you fail to do so, this product...
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...cables must be used in interference to radio communications. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, ...interference to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If this equipment. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL ...
...cables must be used in interference to radio communications. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is connected. ❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, ...interference to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any "critical applications." If this equipment. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL ...
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... Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to : ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and ... of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to be interoperable with one another. 4 This device ...
... Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to : ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and ... of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to be interoperable with one another. 4 This device ...
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5 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. FCC requires this device. The level of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz ...
5 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. FCC requires this device. The level of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz ...
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...antenna(s) used in excess of Health Canada limits for this device is intended to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is located or pointed such that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ensure that the ...prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located with any interference, including interference that it does not emit RF field in such a manner...
...antenna(s) used in excess of Health Canada limits for this device is intended to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is located or pointed such that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ensure that the ...prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located with any interference, including interference that it does not emit RF field in such a manner...
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.... Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European ...11a radio device. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the battery. 7 This device is restricted to indoor use of natural resources and the adoption of the Low Voltage ...
.... Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in European ...11a radio device. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in the 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz frequency range. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the battery. 7 This device is restricted to indoor use of natural resources and the adoption of the Low Voltage ...
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...interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. In the event interference is already working with telecommunication laws and regulations. Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the ...your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is caused, the use of the original design. For information on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Any use...
...interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. In the event interference is already working with telecommunication laws and regulations. Using this Equipment in Japan In Japan, the ...your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is caused, the use of the original design. For information on how to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Any use...
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... 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this product. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of this equipment causes RF interference to Other Radio Stations. 2. It is possible to 2,483.5 MHz.... 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - The frequency bandwidth of the equipment listed above. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on devices incorporating...
... 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 FH: This equipment uses FH-SS modulation. 3 The interference range of this product. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of this equipment causes RF interference to Other Radio Stations. 2. It is possible to 2,483.5 MHz.... 3. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - The frequency bandwidth of the equipment listed above. 2. Indication The indication shown below appears on devices incorporating...
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Check with reseller for indoor use the wireless LAN utility to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Europe - The user should use . Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure. 11 Italia: Nederland: License required for procedure to check the current channel of operation. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz ...
Check with reseller for indoor use the wireless LAN utility to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Europe - The user should use . Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure. 11 Italia: Nederland: License required for procedure to check the current channel of operation. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire. License required for Wireless LAN operation, the above , the user must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz ...
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...technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are designed to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. When you use Bluetooth cards from your network connection. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the...'s radar detection feature will operate under the control of radar. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of nearby radar operation may occasionally ...
...technical support staff responsible for the wireless network to ensure the Access Point device(s) are designed to a total of seven) TOSHIBA portable computers using these cards. When you use Bluetooth cards from your network connection. Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the...'s radar detection feature will operate under the control of radar. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to the area outside of the interference range of nearby radar operation may occasionally ...
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... other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. These situations may be used in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for human contact during normal operation is perceived or identified as mobile phones. If you are... found in such a manner that applies on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may for authorization to use by consumers. 13 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. These standards...
... other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. These situations may be used in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for human contact during normal operation is perceived or identified as mobile phones. If you are... found in such a manner that applies on the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may for authorization to use by consumers. 13 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. These standards...
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...resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In the event interference is sold. Operation of the original design. Copyright This guide is assumed,... however, with respect to radio communications operated in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. All rights reserved. The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to the use of low power radio frequency electric...
...resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. No patent liability is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In the event interference is sold. Operation of the original design. Copyright This guide is assumed,... however, with respect to radio communications operated in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. All rights reserved. The legal communications mentioned in the above item refer to the use of low power radio frequency electric...
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...ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Export Administration Regulations is subject to the approval of the U.S. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN... directly or indirectly, in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is prohibited. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS...
...ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Export Administration Regulations is subject to the approval of the U.S. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN... directly or indirectly, in this manual, including but not limited to any product specifications, is prohibited. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS...
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...this product. Licenses This Product is granted or shall be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MultiMediaCard and MMC are either registered trademarks or ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. No license is licensed under license. 16 Trademarks KIRAbook and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of HDMI Licensing LLC in the...
...this product. Licenses This Product is granted or shall be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Adobe and Photoshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. MultiMediaCard and MMC are either registered trademarks or ...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. No license is licensed under license. 16 Trademarks KIRAbook and eco Utility are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Bluetooth word mark and logos are those of HDMI Licensing LLC in the...
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...accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for free recycling. 17 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of the life... cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. Non working to achieve our zero-waste-to a local...
...accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for free recycling. 17 Computer Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of the life... cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. Non working to achieve our zero-waste-to a local...
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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Platinum Service & Support options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Platinum Service & Support options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 18
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices...49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI&#...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices...49 Refresh your PC (with user's data 50 Reset your PC 52 Installing drivers and applications 55 Using the touch pad 56 Adjusting touch pad settings 58 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 59 Connecting an external device 59 Using external display devices 59 Selecting video cables 60 Connecting an HDMI&#...
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... Learning the Basics 63 Computing tips 63 Using the keyboard 64 Function keys 65 Special Windows® keys 65 Backlit keyboard 65 Touch screen 66 Touch screen navigation 66 Mouse properties 67 Starting an app 67 Starting an app from the Start screen 68 Saving your work 68 Backing ...up your work 69 Toshiba's online resources 69 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 70 Toshiba's energy-saver design 70 Running the computer on battery power 70 ...
... Learning the Basics 63 Computing tips 63 Using the keyboard 64 Function keys 65 Special Windows® keys 65 Backlit keyboard 65 Touch screen 66 Touch screen navigation 66 Mouse properties 67 Starting an app 67 Starting an app from the Start screen 68 Saving your work 68 Backing ...up your work 69 Toshiba's online resources 69 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 70 Toshiba's energy-saver design 70 Running the computer on battery power 70 ...
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Contents 21 Taking care of your battery 80 Safety precautions 80 Maintaining your battery 80 Disposing of your computer 80 Traveling tips 81 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 82 Exploring the Start screen 82 Charms 83 Tiles 84 Exploring the desktop 84 Finding your way around the desktop 84 Windows® Store 86 Setting up for communications 86 Connecting your computer to a network ...........87 Exploring audio features 88 Recording sounds 88 Using external speakers or headphones............88 Using the Web Camera 89 Using the Memory card reader 90 Inserting ...
Contents 21 Taking care of your battery 80 Safety precautions 80 Maintaining your battery 80 Disposing of your computer 80 Traveling tips 81 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 82 Exploring the Start screen 82 Charms 83 Tiles 84 Exploring the desktop 84 Finding your way around the desktop 84 Windows® Store 86 Setting up for communications 86 Connecting your computer to a network ...........87 Exploring audio features 88 Recording sounds 88 Using external speakers or headphones............88 Using the Web Camera 89 Using the Memory card reader 90 Inserting ...