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...planning and end-of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. 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 or recycle your local government for ...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use...
...planning and end-of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. 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 or recycle your local government for ...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use...
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.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
.../g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is not available in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam 802.11a (5 GHz...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Setting up your software 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba 46 Adding optional external devices 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 29
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... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 114...
... Computing 108 Toshiba's energy-saver design 108 Running the computer on battery power 109 Battery Notice 109 Power management 110 Using additional batteries 110 Charging batteries 110 Charging the main battery 111 Charging the RTC battery 111 Monitoring main battery power 112 Determining remaining battery power 113 What to do when the main battery runs low ...114 Setting battery notifications 114...
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34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems...
34 Contents TOSHIBA Accessibility 160 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 161 Fingerprint utility limitations 161 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....161 Fingerprint Logon 162 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint ... system can help you 174 Resolving a hardware conflict 174 A plan of action 174 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........175 Memory problems 176 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 178 Display problems 179 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........181 Optical drive problems 183 Sound system problems 184 ExpressCard® problems...
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...the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model ...you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 You can accompany ... that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC...
...the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model ...you purchased is compliant, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 36 You can accompany ... that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC...
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...designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have ... such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that...
...designed to provide optimum safety and ease of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have ... such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that...
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...computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is ... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These...
...computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is ... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. These...
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...in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always 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 ...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a ...
...in serious injury. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always 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 ...computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a ...
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... occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL ...NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 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...
... occur when your computer is not plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL ...NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 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...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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... not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly connected and ready.... 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your select model may appear on your computer. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: ...
... not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the computer chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to all of the TFT manufacturing technology. Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are properly connected and ready.... 2 Check to ensure that may not have selected all optical drives are an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your select model may appear on your computer. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer: ...
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... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
... slot cover. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1;
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... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up ....remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the...
... steps 1-8 in Sleep or Hibernation mode. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module. You can now continue setting up ....remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 60. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on . TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the computer to remove a memory module with the...
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.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ...otherwise, click Cancel. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; If unsure, cancel and try again.
.... 60 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you were trying to continue." TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one ...otherwise, click Cancel. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is a security feature to work. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on your computer without your permission to perform the action, click Continue; If unsure, cancel and try again.
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... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide...
... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to fully charge the main battery. Options for several days or if you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you change your mind and decide...
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...working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Factors to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a ...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
...working from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Factors to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a ...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left off . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ ...
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...lower-right part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 84. Use the following steps to turn off the computer using ...the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and...
...lower-right part of the computer. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 84. Use the following steps to turn off the computer using ...the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and...
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... on/off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can turn it again by 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...
... on/off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can turn it again by 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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NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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 ...
NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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 ...