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... crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The party responsible ...bin symbol on the market in accordance with the Information: requirements of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to...
... crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The party responsible ...bin symbol on the market in accordance with the Information: requirements of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to...
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Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
Contents Introduction 40 This guide 42 Safety icons 43 Other icons used 43 Your computer's features and specifications ....44 Other documentation 44 Service options 44 Chapter 1: Getting Started 45 Selecting a place to work 45 Setting up a work environment 45 Keeping yourself comfortable 46 Precautions 46 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 48 Setting up your computer 48 Connecting to a power source 49 Charging the main battery 51 Using the computer for the first time 52 Opening the display panel 52 Turning on the power 53 33
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... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
...Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 178 Problems that are easy to fix 178 ... can help you 183 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 184 Checking device properties 184 Memory problems 185 Power and the batteries 185 Keyboard problems 187 Display problems 187 Disk or storage drive problems 189 Error-checking 189 Optical disc drive problems 190 Sound...
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...it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...saving features active, so 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 a configuration that will operate at...
...it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...saving features active, so 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 a configuration that will operate at...
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...stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid ...your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid...
...stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid ...your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to liquid...
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...will vary depending on page 49. Overheating 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 underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ...adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
...will vary depending on page 49. Overheating 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 underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC ...adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
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.../cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you 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 socket..., to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
.../cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you 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 socket..., to charge the computer's battery. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 129 for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main...
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...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large ...moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer....
...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large ...moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer....
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for the first time...
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... to step 3. 1 Click Start. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
... to step 3. 1 Click Start. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 129. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the Start... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery.
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... as described in "Checking total memory" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe...
... as described in "Checking total memory" on page 63. 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Slot A Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer.
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...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Options...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using the computer...
...saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. Options...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is off) to fully charge the main battery. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using the computer...
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...on page 92. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to your work first. For... information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer ...
...on page 92. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to your work first. For... information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer ...
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... button until the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off by either pressing the power button or 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...
... button until the ON/OFF light glows green. If you turn off by either pressing the power button or 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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... if you want . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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...
... if you want . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending 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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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any 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 Advanced settings tab...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any 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 Advanced settings tab...
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... Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...
... Apply. 8 Click OK. NOTE These options can place it into Sleep mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go into Sleep mode...