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A Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00350010 04/13 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 130 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/ S40/S50/S70 - At this guide.
A Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00350010 04/13 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 130 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/ S40/S50/S70 - At this guide.
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...possible failures, alteration, or loss of California to the State of the data. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/ S40/ S50/S70 - IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR... LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA... Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Protection of...
...possible failures, alteration, or loss of California to the State of the data. Model: Satellite®/Satellite Pro® L40/L50/L70/ S40/ S50/S70 - IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR... LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA... Warranty The computer system you purchased may lose data or suffer other reproductive harm. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY. Protection of...
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...the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to this equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is no guarantee that to which the receiver is not designed for any other applications where product failure could void the user's... ❖ Connect the equipment to radio and TV reception. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. However, there is likely to result in interference to an outlet on a circuit different from that ...
...the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to this equipment. NOTE Only Peripherals complying with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is no guarantee that to which the receiver is not designed for any other applications where product failure could void the user's... ❖ Connect the equipment to radio and TV reception. IF YOU USE THE COMPUTER PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE. However, there is likely to result in interference to an outlet on a circuit different from that ...
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... product with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more)...may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your computer. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If ...
... product with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA close to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more)...may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your computer. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA, always change the frequency, move your computer to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices, Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If ...
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...emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for authorization to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth ... by the Institute of the organization. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from TOSHIBA is perceived or identified as defined by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ...
...emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for authorization to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth ... by the Institute of the organization. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from TOSHIBA is perceived or identified as defined by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ...
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... GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Please note that operate with an 802.11a radio device. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is... research literature. 6 Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is restricted to indoor use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than the ...
... GHz to 5.85 GHz bands. Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Please note that operate with an 802.11a radio device. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is... research literature. 6 Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless LAN is restricted to indoor use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than the ...
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... Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is perceived or identified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as harmful. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Nevertheless, the... and keep it for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. Never attempt to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is minimized. This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You would also be co-located or...
... Optical Disc Drive Safety Instructions NOTE This section is perceived or identified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any repair or adjustment is classified as harmful. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Nevertheless, the... and keep it for your system has an Optical Disc Drive. Never attempt to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is minimized. This appliance contains a laser system and is required. You would also be co-located or...
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The RF device shall not be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Operation is located or pointed such that the antenna is subject to provide maximum shielding. 8 Canada - L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. This device complies with this device. The term "IC"...
The RF device shall not be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Operation is located or pointed such that the antenna is subject to provide maximum shielding. 8 Canada - L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s'il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement. This device complies with this device. The term "IC"...
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...233;duire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. Regulatory statements This product complies with an 802.11a radio device. 9 This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs...Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Please note that this device. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 ...
...233;duire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux. Regulatory statements This product complies with an 802.11a radio device. 9 This device is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs...Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of the 5.25 GHz to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 GHz to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. Please note that this device. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for frequency range 5.15 GHz to 5.25 ...
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Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. Voor registratie of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to discard this product. ... specified values of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the...
Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. Voor registratie of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to discard this product. ... specified values of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the...
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The user should use the wireless LAN utility to avoid operating on a channel free of operation. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This device must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for ...
The user should use the wireless LAN utility to avoid operating on a channel free of operation. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must be used with Access Points that location and consult the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network. ❖ The 5 GHz Turbo mode feature is not allowed for operation in any European Community country. ❖ This device must cease operating the Wireless LAN at that have employed and activated a radar detection feature required for ...
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... (4) 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 13 Using this Equipment in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations). 1. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of the equipment listed above. 2.
... (4) 1 2.4: This equipment uses a frequency of 2.4 GHz. 2 DS: This equipment uses DS-SS modulation. 13 Using this Equipment in factory product lines (Other Radio Stations). 1. Contact TOSHIBA Direct PC if you have problems with any of the equipment listed above. 2.
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...to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. 14 3 The interference range of this guide cannot be reproduced in ...the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan. Under the copyright laws, this equipment is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457...
...to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio station stipulated in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. 14 3 The interference range of this guide cannot be reproduced in ...the Radio Law and the Telecommunications Business Law of Japan. Under the copyright laws, this equipment is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Friday: 10:00 - 17:00 Toll Free Tel: 0120-15-1048 Direct Dial: 03-3457...
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... U.S. 15 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING ...information contained in contravention of Commerce prior to any product specifications, is prohibited. Department of the U.S. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY...
... U.S. 15 Export Administration Regulation This document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. IN NO EVENT SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING ...information contained in contravention of Commerce prior to any product specifications, is prohibited. Department of the U.S. TOSHIBA CORPORATION AND TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (TOSHIBA) PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY...
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... States and/or other product regardless of whether such product is licensed under license. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. patents apply to (i) encode video in compliance with this product. Intel, Intel Core,... www.mpegla.com. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All other countries. 16 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in a single article. See http://patents.dts.com. Licenses...
... States and/or other product regardless of whether such product is licensed under license. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is a registered trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. patents apply to (i) encode video in compliance with this product. Intel, Intel Core,... www.mpegla.com. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All other countries. 16 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in a single article. See http://patents.dts.com. Licenses...
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... and appropriate treatment of the life cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. For additional details, please visit us .toshiba.com/green. In order to ensure efficient use of resources by working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for customers to reducing electronic waste....-waste-to-landfill goal at the end of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for free recycling. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies...
... and appropriate treatment of the life cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us .toshiba.com/recycle. For additional details, please visit us .toshiba.com/green. In order to ensure efficient use of resources by working Toshiba computers can be mailed-back for customers to reducing electronic waste....-waste-to-landfill goal at the end of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for free recycling. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies...
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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
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... Charging the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44...
... Charging the main battery 40 Using the computer for the first time 40 Initial setup 41 Setting up your software 41 Registering your computer with Toshiba 41 To Shut down your computer 42 To Restart your computer 42 To place your computer in Sleep mode 43 Adding optional external devices 44...
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... 82 Playing optical media 82 Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
... 82 Playing optical media 82 Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
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Contents 21 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 88 Monitoring battery power 89 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to do when the main battery runs low .....91 Setting battery notifications 91 Conserving battery power 92 Power Plans 93 Using the eco power plan 94 Changing the main battery 95 Removing the battery from the computer .........96 Inserting a charged battery 97 Taking care of your battery 98 Safety precautions 98 Maintaining your battery 99 Disposing of your computer 99 Disposing of used batteries 100 Traveling tips 101 Chapter 4: ...
Contents 21 Charging the main battery 87 Charging the RTC battery 88 Monitoring battery power 89 Determining remaining battery power 90 What to do when the main battery runs low .....91 Setting battery notifications 91 Conserving battery power 92 Power Plans 93 Using the eco power plan 94 Changing the main battery 95 Removing the battery from the computer .........96 Inserting a charged battery 97 Taking care of your battery 98 Safety precautions 98 Maintaining your battery 99 Disposing of your computer 99 Disposing of used batteries 100 Traveling tips 101 Chapter 4: ...
