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... Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (...appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member...
... Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (...appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member...
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...,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
...,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is available in Ch1-Ch11(802.11b/g). NOTE An adhoc mode 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 802.11a (5 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand...
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Contents Introduction 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
Contents Introduction 38 This guide 40 Safety icons 41 Other icons used 41 Your computer's features and specifications ....42 Other documentation 42 Service options 42 Chapter 1: Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work 43 Setting up a work environment 43 Keeping yourself comfortable 44 Precautions 44 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 46 Setting up your computer 46 Connecting to a power source 47 Charging the main battery 49 Using the computer for the first time 50 Opening the display panel 50 30
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... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 112 Toshiba's online resources 112 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 113 Toshiba's energy-saver design 113 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 114 Power management 115 Using additional batteries 115 Charging batteries 115 Charging the main battery 116 Charging the RTC battery 116 Monitoring main battery power 117 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......165 USB Sleep and Charge 165 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 167 Power supply mode settings 167 Battery settings 168 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 168 TOSHIBA Button Support 169 TOSHIBA Accessibility 170 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint utility limitations 171 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and...
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... help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
... help you 189 Resolving a hardware conflict 189 A plan of action 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 192 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 194 Disk or internal storage drive problems ..........196 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive only) .197 Sound system problems... habits 205 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 206 If you need further assistance 211 Before you contact Toshiba 211 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 212 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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... be ENERGY STAR® compliant. You can accompany you wherever you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will ...labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of ...settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
... be ENERGY STAR® compliant. You can accompany you wherever you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your computer will ...labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of ...settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes.
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...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an... such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture,...
...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an... such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture,...
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... computer Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
... computer Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 47. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
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... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug...outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been 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...
... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug...outlet, or to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always confirm that may have been 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...
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...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer... to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices....
...setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer... to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices....
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... the keyboard area before closing 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 and begin using it. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
... the keyboard area before closing 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 and begin using it. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for you to slowly open or close...
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... Turning 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Getting ...empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic...
... Turning 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Getting ...empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will load automatically. This is manufactured using highprecision technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic...
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...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The ... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
...click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down. 5 Remove the main battery. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. The ... button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125.
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... saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module... installed for the computer to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
... saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Do not try to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module... installed for the computer to work. You can damage the computer and the memory module. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 61. You can now continue setting up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer.
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...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
...: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then System. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into... out of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery.
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... one option available 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 memory, so that when you turn on the operating system...
... one option available 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 memory, so that when you turn on the operating system...
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... Hibernation mode" on page 86. 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 state in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the...the computer, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely...
... Hibernation mode" on page 86. 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 state in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of time, the...the computer, you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely...
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...computer without saving your computer. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ 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. ❖ When starting up again, the computer .... The Shut Down menu appears. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ...
...computer without saving your computer. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ 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. ❖ When starting up again, the computer .... The Shut Down menu appears. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep ...
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... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options...
... Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options...