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... contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design ...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols...
... contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design ...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols...
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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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...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
...can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
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... and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
... and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting... keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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... include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on ...Always operate your computer is shipped with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power ...
... include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on ...Always operate your computer is shipped with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power ...
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...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to the... Started 47 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
...adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to the... Started 47 Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger.
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...power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ... the AC adaptor to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 118 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...
...power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber ... the AC adaptor to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for information on page 118 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting...
... not force it beyond the point where it . 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 and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. 50 Getting...
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... time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on... and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large...
... time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on... and icons described in this guide. When the computer is operated on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large...
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... memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ...Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to ...
... memory module slot cover Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 ...Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 118. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to ...
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... adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.... When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 ...
... adding extra memory after setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module.... When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in "Installing a memory module" on page 53 to remove a memory module: 1 ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and ... action, click Continue; 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 53), and...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 120. 6 Turn the computer right side up that says, "Windows® needs your permission. To do this: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and ... action, click Continue; 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 prevent programs or people from doing things on page 53), and...
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... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds...
... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive-in order to upgrade your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds...
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... quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you turn on page 82. Factors to maintain the saved information, ...
... quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main.... ❖ Restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to memory so that when you turn on page 82. Factors to maintain the saved information, ...
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...then turns off your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu... the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less ...main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...
...then turns off your work first. The Shut Down menu appears. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu... the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less ...main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ...
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... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn off the computer 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...
... be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn off the computer 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 ...