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... the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to the ...contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of ...
... the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to the ...contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of ...
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...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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...
...,64,149,153,157,161,165 (802.11a) Wake-up on wireless lan function is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions 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 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 34
Contents Introduction 42 This guide 44 Safety icons 45 Other icons used 45 Your computer's features and specifications ....46 Other documentation 46 Service options 46 Chapter 1: Getting Started 47 Selecting a place to work 47 Setting up a work environment 47 Keeping yourself comfortable 48 Precautions 48 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 50 Setting up your computer 50 Connecting to a power source 51 Charging the main battery 53 Using the computer for the first time 54 Opening the display panel 54 34
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... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 116 Toshiba's online resources 116 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 118 Power management 119 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 120 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
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38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... 146 Using the Memory card reader 147 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 149 Chapter 5: Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 155
38 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... 146 Using the Memory card reader 147 Inserting memory media 148 Removing memory media 148 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 149 Chapter 5: Utilities 150 TOSHIBA Assist 151 Connect 152 Secure 153 Protect & Fix 154 Optimize 155
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... Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint utility limitations 174 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....174 Fingerprint Logon 174 Care and...
... Sleep and Charge Utility.......168 USB Sleep and Charge 168 Enabling USB Sleep and Charge 170 Power supply mode settings 170 Battery settings 170 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility 171 TOSHIBA Button Support 172 TOSHIBA Accessibility 173 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 174 Fingerprint utility limitations 174 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility.....174 Fingerprint Logon 174 Care and...
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...Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
...Windows® operating system can help you 189 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 190 Checking device properties 190 Memory problems 191 Power and the batteries 191 Keyboard problems 193 Display problems 193 Disk or storage drive problems 195 Optical drive problems (tray-type drive 197 Sound system problems 198 ExpressCard... habits 204 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 205 If you need further assistance 210 Before you contact Toshiba 210 Contacting Toshiba 211 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 211 Toshiba's worldwide offices 212
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...If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You...
...If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You...
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... your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight... serious injury. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
... your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight... serious injury. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack.
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...These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected 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 mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards...a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan ...
...These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected 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 mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and ExpressCards...a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan ...
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...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 51 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical...
...possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 51 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ensure a secure electrical...
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...to power the computer. Getting Started 53 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...and it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer...
...to power the computer. Getting Started 53 Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows...and it is charged for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer...
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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. 54 Getting...
... 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. 54 Getting...
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... To turn 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 increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots ...for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you may not be able to ensure that may appear ...
... To turn 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 increase the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that all drives and slots ...for the first time Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When you may not be able to ensure that may appear ...
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... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 128. otherwise, skip...
... the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on , begin at step 1; For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 128. otherwise, skip...
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... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the module... with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 130. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is to...
... For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into position. These latches should be installed in the side of the module... with the corresponding cutouts in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 130. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 13 Once the module's connector is to...
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... of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
... of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot A Slot B Front of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury.
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... Play, follow these steps to set up your printer. Turning off ) to turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your computer when you may lose data or...
... Play, follow these steps to set up your printer. Turning off ) to turn off your work. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your computer when you may lose data or...
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...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off ...the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. You ...
...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 88 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off ...the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. You ...
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...When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to enter ...working from where you power down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and ...
...When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . If you left it, including all open documents and programs to your unsaved information will try to enter ...working from where you power down the computer. Be sure to save any open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer For information on how to use and ...