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...does not apply to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. 7 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and...put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb...
...does not apply to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. 7 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and...put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb...
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...'s cooling fan 35 Setting up your computer 36 Connecting to a power source 36 Charging the main battery 39 Using the computer for the first time 39 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Adding memory (optional 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41...
...'s cooling fan 35 Setting up your computer 36 Connecting to a power source 36 Charging the main battery 39 Using the computer for the first time 39 Setting up your software 40 Registering your computer with Toshiba 40 Adding optional external devices 40 Adding memory (optional 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 41...
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... 3: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging the main battery 75 Charging the RTC battery 76 Monitoring main battery power 77 Determining remaining battery power 78 What to do when the main battery runs low .....79 Setting battery notifications 79 Conserving battery power 80 Power...
... 3: Mobile Computing 73 Toshiba's energy-saver design 73 Running the computer on battery power 74 Battery Notice 74 Power management 75 Charging the main battery 75 Charging the RTC battery 76 Monitoring main battery power 77 Determining remaining battery power 78 What to do when the main battery runs low .....79 Setting battery notifications 79 Conserving battery power 80 Power...
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20 Contents Safety precautions 84 Maintaining your battery 85 Disposing of your computer 85 Traveling tips 86 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 87 Exploring the desktop 87 Finding your way around the ...Using an instant password 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 106 TOSHIBA Security Assist 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 109 Mouse Utility 110 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 111 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 USB Sleep and Charge 113 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge...
20 Contents Safety precautions 84 Maintaining your battery 85 Disposing of your computer 85 Traveling tips 86 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 87 Exploring the desktop 87 Finding your way around the ...Using an instant password 102 Using a supervisor password 102 Using a user password 104 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 106 TOSHIBA Security Assist 107 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 109 Mouse Utility 110 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 111 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 113 USB Sleep and Charge 113 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge...
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...Authentication Utility.....118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 119 Fingerprint reader limitations 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 121 TOSHIBA Service Station 122 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 122 ConfigFree 123 Getting Started 124 ConfigFree® Utilities 124 Chapter 6: If Something ...can help you 132 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 133 Keyboard problems 134 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Sound system problems 138 Wireless...
...Authentication Utility.....118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 119 Fingerprint reader limitations 121 TOSHIBA eco Utility 121 TOSHIBA Service Station 122 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 122 ConfigFree 123 Getting Started 124 ConfigFree® Utilities 124 Chapter 6: If Something ...can help you 132 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 133 Keyboard problems 134 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Sound system problems 138 Wireless...
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...that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to dim the display after 10 minutes of ...'s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode ...
...that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on using power management settings to dim the display after 10 minutes of ...'s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode ...
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..., or to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on...up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to ensure a secure electrical connection. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer.
..., or to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use external power or to charge the battery you can use it. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on...up your software" on page 40 before adding external or internal components to ensure a secure electrical connection. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer.
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...light on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC ...
...light on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC ...
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... moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and... is manufactured using the battery to power the computer. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and...
... moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and... is manufactured using the battery to power the computer. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and...
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Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive) and all external peripheral ... Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the internal storage drive) and all external peripheral ... Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you last saved. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you ...
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you last saved. However, if your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you save feature that can be activated. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you ...
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...recharge it is helpful to be inaccurate. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. Battery may not be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of the battery, and may vary considerably from an AC outlet.... model selected. To ensure that will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. If the computer is consuming full power. Battery Notice Battery life rating is for an extended period (more productive. *Toshiba EasyGuard® technology comprises a number of features some of individual ...
...recharge it is helpful to be inaccurate. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. Battery may not be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of the battery, and may vary considerably from an AC outlet.... model selected. To ensure that will need to fully discharge the battery periodically. If the computer is consuming full power. Battery Notice Battery life rating is for an extended period (more productive. *Toshiba EasyGuard® technology comprises a number of features some of individual ...
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.... Mobile Computing 75 Running the computer on battery power NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it to a month while the computer is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer is using all...
.... Mobile Computing 75 Running the computer on battery power NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it to a month while the computer is turned off . Users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the... power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your computer is using all...
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...computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. For more information, see "Backing up of battery capacity. Doing this information for 24 hours. The RTC battery may vary by computer model. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, ...10 to external media before discharging the battery. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for up to a month when the ...
...computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message during startup. For more information, see "Backing up of battery capacity. Doing this information for 24 hours. The RTC battery may vary by computer model. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, ...10 to external media before discharging the battery. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on for up to a month when the ...
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... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time... and date or stop working. The computer can be monitored. Mobile Computing 77 Monitoring main battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC...
... plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery is malfunctioning, or it is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to charge the RTC battery because it charges while the computer is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time... and date or stop working. The computer can be monitored. Mobile Computing 77 Monitoring main battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC...
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...on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. 78 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. System indicator lights AC power ...Wait a few moments after turning on page 88 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended ...
...on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. 78 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. System indicator lights AC power ...Wait a few moments after turning on page 88 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. When the ON/OFF light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended ...
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...on the power again, you can also set two notifications. Each notification can be customized. What to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of where you were, so that appears above, click on your selection. In the list that when you turn off ...of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of your remaining charge frequently if you are ...
...on the power again, you can also set two notifications. Each notification can be customized. What to the internal storage drive before the main battery completely runs out of where you were, so that appears above, click on your selection. In the list that when you turn off ...of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of your remaining charge frequently if you are ...
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... configured. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using them, you can increase the length of time you can... temperatures There are various ways in which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use...
... configured. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. 4 Double-click Battery to display the battery options. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of your needs. Conserving battery power How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using them, you can increase the length of time you can... temperatures There are various ways in which the computer is configured ❖ How much you use the computer before you need to suit your battery: ❖ Enable Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again ❖ Use...
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... your selection. NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following sections describe how to edit. Mobile Computing 81 Monitoring main battery power Microsoft® has combined these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. To do this: 1 Click the Start...
... your selection. NOTE To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to the following sections describe how to edit. Mobile Computing 81 Monitoring main battery power Microsoft® has combined these power plans lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. To do this: 1 Click the Start...
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.... The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. You are : eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key. The eco plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. To set the Power Plan. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are... satisfactory for maximum battery time. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to...
.... The Power Plan options are now in the selected mode. You are : eco and Balanced. 3 Release the Fn key. The eco plan is a compromise between battery time and performance. To set the Power Plan. You can click on the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are... satisfactory for maximum battery time. Using a hot key to set the Power Plan You may use a hot key to set the Power Plan: 1 Press Fn and F2 simultaneously to...