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Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse...
Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse...
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....11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is 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...
....11b/g) Ch36,40,44,48,52,56,60,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is 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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...at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you leave this computer to a configuration that...your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. To conserve energy, your work ...
...at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you leave this computer to a configuration that...your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® compliant. To conserve energy, your work ...
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... the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The... Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off...
... the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The... Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Turn off...
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... including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover.... 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 52 before you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat...
... including those located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover.... 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 52 before you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat...
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.... Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer...cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid ...
.... Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer...cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor An overload on a power cord/cable to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid ...
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... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on page 125 for the first time...
... Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for information on page 125 for the first time...
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... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
... to slowly open or close 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 moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the...
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...computer, the brightness of time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are empty. 3 Press and... release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen ...
...computer, the brightness of time, and depending on the power The preinstalled operating system will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are empty. 3 Press and... release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time 51 Small bright dots may appear on battery power, the screen will load automatically. Over a period of the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen ...
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... the lock 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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including...
... the lock 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; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... is in "Checking total memory" on page 61. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 127. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. The computer could hang up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized ... is in "Checking total memory" on page 61. When the operating system has loaded, you turn it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 59 14 Replace the memory module slot cover...
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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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory...
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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for ...the computer to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is inserted completely into the socket and lined up . 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Checking total memory...
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... days or if you are using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... days or if you are using the computer for a while. You must turn off your computer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut Down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when ...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. NOTE After ...
... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when ...choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. NOTE After ...
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... off. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 returns...
... off. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 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 returns...
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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 activate it using the Power Options feature. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Turning off the computer by pressing...
... 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 activate it using the Power Options feature. Getting Started Turning off the computer 85 Turning off the computer by pressing...