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... the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries... Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the...
... the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries... Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the...
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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 ...
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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...you wherever you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental...options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
...you wherever you go. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental...options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power...
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... physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
... physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and... that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack.
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...Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling ... To use external power or to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Using...
...Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling ... To use external power or to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 46 Getting Started Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface. Using...
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... 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 operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...
... 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 operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other ...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious...
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...can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge...charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on page 125 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
...can damage the battery. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge...charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for information on page 125 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the...
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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. To avoid...
... 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. To avoid...
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...Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, 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 TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power.
...Any small bright dots that all drives and slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, 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 TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power.
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... Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. 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. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating... then 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.
... Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the computer is on page 125. 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. The Shut Down menu appears. The operating... then 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.
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...the memory module. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will... system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 127. 16 Turn the ...
...the memory module. Removing a memory module If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. The computer could hang up . 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will... system has loaded, you need to shut down the computer and open the memory module slot cover. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 54 to remove a memory module: 1 Complete steps 1-8 in "Installing a memory module" on page 127. 16 Turn the ...
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Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... 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.
Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 61 3 Gently lift the memory module to work. 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. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the ... 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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... shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work .
... shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer in -use light are not using the Shut Down option to turn off your computer, save your work .
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...for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut.... NOTE After 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 after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode.
...for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut.... NOTE After 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 after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Sleep mode.
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...the computer returns to the mode in the lower-right part of the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your unsaved ... turns off. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Be sure...
...the computer returns to the mode in the lower-right part of the computer. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Using the Shut Down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your unsaved ... turns off. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. Be sure...
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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. NOTE These options can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...
... 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. NOTE These options can be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image...