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... Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd ...In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
... Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Pb, Hg, Cd ...In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE...
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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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from ...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration ... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency.
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from ...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration ... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency.
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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. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your...
... 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. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your...
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...use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
...use it. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 ... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was 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 ... instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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... plug with 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 time to power the computer, you an indication of the main...AC power source with wet hands. Failure to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
... plug with 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 time to power the computer, you an indication of the main...AC power source with wet hands. Failure to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Before using the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...
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... 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 battery to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel...that reduces the power required for you to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display...
... 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 battery to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel...that reduces the power required for you to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can be careful to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display...
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...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...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 will...
...a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the...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 will...
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Memory module slot cover Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module slot cover 7 Remove the memory module slot cover. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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.
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Getting Started 59 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30...
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... to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to fully charge the main battery.
... to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Refer to fully charge the main battery.
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... Shut down option to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your mind and decide to... completely, but it , including all open programs and files you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...
... Shut down option to where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your mind and decide to... completely, but it , including all open programs and files you will not be using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...
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... Hibernation mode" on page 95. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some...computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep ...
... Hibernation mode" on page 95. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. If you left off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some...computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep ...
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... press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending 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...
... press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending 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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... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any 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...
... of these methods, you first need to be customized. 96 Getting Started Turning off the computer To use any 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...