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...The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage ...EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the...
...The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage ...EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 Turning on the power 49 29
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... Caring for optical discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 115 Toshiba's online resources 115 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 116 Toshiba's energy-saver design 116 Running the computer on battery power 117 Battery Notice 117 Power management 118 Using additional batteries 119 Charging batteries 119 Charging the main battery 119 Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring main battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 What to...
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... Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes... can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...
... Authentication Utility 171 Fingerprint Logon 172 Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader 172 Fingerprint reader limitations 174 TOSHIBA eco Utility 175 TOSHIBA Service Station 176 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 176 ConfigFree 177 Getting Started 177 ConfigFree® Utilities 178 Chapter 6: If Something Goes... can help you 186 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 187 Checking device properties 187 Memory problems 188 Power and the batteries 188 Keyboard problems 190 Display problems 190 Disk or storage drive problems 192 Error-checking 192 Optical disc drive problems 193 ...
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..., your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
..., your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the...
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...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 temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your...
...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 temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are ...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your...
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...; Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In... source" on the computer. To use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
...; Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. In... source" on the computer. To use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and an ExpressCard®. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
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...damage to the computer. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power ...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 ensure a secure electrical...
...damage to the computer. Always confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power ...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 ensure a secure electrical...
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... or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to a live electrical outlet. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. The AC power light on...few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer, you an indication of...
... or disconnect a power plug with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to a live electrical outlet. Once the battery is not plugged into an AC power source with wet hands. The AC power light on...few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer, you an indication of...
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... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power... all of the power provided by the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the...
... the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power... all of the power provided by the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is now ready for system operation and will allow the...
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... slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when 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 battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON...
... slots are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when 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 battery power. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. The ON...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Back of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screw that secures the memory module slot cover. Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot...
If only one memory module is to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the slot NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot...
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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
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... it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your work.
... it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your work.
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...open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...be using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has...
...open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...be using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has...
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...be lost. Getting Started 89 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, ...
...be lost. Getting Started 89 Turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving ...mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, ...
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... when you want the computer to the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... when you want the computer to the Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
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... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...
... to be customized. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. (Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen 3 To change the amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. The Advanced settings tab...