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GMAD00347011 04/13 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. 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.
GMAD00347011 04/13 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. 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.
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...reproductive harm. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. As with any new technology, you must read and follow... or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Wash hands after handling. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE...
...reproductive harm. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. As with any new technology, you must read and follow... or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. Wash hands after handling. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA, NETWORK SYSTEMS OR REMOVABLE...
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...interference will not occur in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications made to this equipment. "Critical applications" means life... any "critical applications." However, there is no guarantee that to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. ...
...interference will not occur in a residential installation. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba could lead to injury to operate the equipment. Changes or modifications made to this equipment. "Critical applications" means life... any "critical applications." However, there is no guarantee that to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. ...
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... that may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖...must accept any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. If you may cause undesired operation. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct...
... that may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device. Please contact Toshiba computer product support on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖...must accept any such problem, immediately turn off your network connection. If you may cause undesired operation. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct...
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... The above caution applies to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in a specific organization or environment (e.g. FCC requires this device. Wireless LAN and Your...
... The above caution applies to 5.25 GHz frequency range. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in a specific organization or environment (e.g. FCC requires this device. Wireless LAN and Your...
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... excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; Canada - Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes... indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is subject to licensing.
... excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; Canada - Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes... indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is subject to licensing.
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...mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that operate with the Information: requirements of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to co-channel Mobile Satellite ...The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or ...
...mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that operate with the Information: requirements of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to co-channel Mobile Satellite ...The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or ...
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..., for recovery and recycling. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio ... and other countries such as this equipment overlaps that when the last end user wishes to radio communications operated in Europe, Toshiba is caused, the use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with telecommunication laws ...
..., for recovery and recycling. Operation of such products can no longer cause interference. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial, scientific and medical radio ... and other countries such as this equipment overlaps that when the last end user wishes to radio communications operated in Europe, Toshiba is caused, the use of low power radio frequency electric machinery shall not affect aviation safety and interfere with telecommunication laws ...
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... uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to Other Radio Stations. 2. OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of the equipment listed above. 2. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of this product to 2,483.5 MHz. It is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from... following sticker on this product. Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday -
... uses a frequency bandwidth from 2,400 MHz to Other Radio Stations. 2. OF: This equipment uses OFDM modulation. 3 The interference range of the equipment listed above. 2. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of this product to 2,483.5 MHz. It is less than 40m. 4 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from... following sticker on this product. Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457-4850 Fax: 03-3457-4868 TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday -
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Europe - License required for outdoor installations. Check with European spectrum usage laws 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 Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in conformance with reseller for procedure to check the current channel of the allowable frequencies as listed...
Europe - License required for outdoor installations. Check with European spectrum usage laws 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 Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This device must not be operated in ad-hoc mode using channels in the 5 GHz bands in conformance with reseller for procedure to check the current channel of the allowable frequencies as listed...
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... will operate under the control of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from your network ...❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on a channel occupied by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth and...
... will operate under the control of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from TOSHIBA close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. Always use Bluetooth cards from your network ...❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by any such problem, immediately turn off either one another. Please contact TOSHIBA computer product support on a channel occupied by The Bluetooth Special Interest Group. If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth and...
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13 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. In some situations or environments, the ... Bluetooth® wireless technology, like 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 far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Exposure to Radio Frequency...
13 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment. In some situations or environments, the ... Bluetooth® wireless technology, like 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 far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Exposure to Radio Frequency...
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... radio frequency electric machinery, any form without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ©2013 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial..., scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. In the event interference is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In addition, the product complies with all rights reserved. The legal communications mentioned in ...
... radio frequency electric machinery, any form without the prior written permission of the information contained herein. ©2013 by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Low power radio frequency electric machinery shall resist against interference from legal communications or from industrial..., scientific and medical radio emission electric machinery. In the event interference is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. In addition, the product complies with all rights reserved. The legal communications mentioned in ...
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...ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Department of Commerce prior to any product specifications, is prohibited. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR... BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. Export Administration Regulations is subject to the approval of the U.S. 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 ...
...ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Department of Commerce prior to any product specifications, is prohibited. TOSHIBA ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY TECHNICAL OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN OR... BETWEEN THE PRODUCT AND THE MANUAL. Export Administration Regulations is subject to the approval of the U.S. 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 ...
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... trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any other use of... Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. 16 Trademarks KIRAbook and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of...
... trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any other use of... Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. 16 Trademarks KIRAbook and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of...
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... all our production sites. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. For additional details, please visit us .toshiba.com/green. In order to ensure efficient use of resources by working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for customers to a... local charity or resold easily through a Toshiba-branded program. 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 hazardous substances, in accordance...
... all our production sites. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. For additional details, please visit us .toshiba.com/green. In order to ensure efficient use of resources by working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for customers to a... local charity or resold easily through a Toshiba-branded program. 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 hazardous substances, in accordance...
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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 ...