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...life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in ... adoption of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 11 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
...life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in ... adoption of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 11 The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
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...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
...38 Setting up your computer 38 Connecting to a power source 39 Charging the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 42 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 43 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 To Shut down your computer 44 To Restart your computer 45 To place ... 48 Restoring from recovery media 50 Refresh your PC (with user's data 52 Reset your PC 54 Installing drivers and applications 57 Using the TOSHIBA Dual Pointing Device 58 Using the touch pad 59 Adjusting touch pad settings 62 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 62 Connecting an external device...
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... Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging the main battery 79 Charging the RTC battery 80 Monitoring battery power 81 Determining remaining battery power 82 What to do when the main battery runs low 83 Setting battery notifications 83 Conserving battery power 84 Power...
... Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging the main battery 79 Charging the RTC battery 80 Monitoring battery power 81 Determining remaining battery power 82 What to do when the main battery runs low 83 Setting battery notifications 83 Conserving battery power 84 Power...
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22 Contents Taking care of your battery 87 Safety precautions 87 Maintaining your battery 88 Disposing of your computer 88 Traveling tips 88 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 90 Exploring the Start screen 90 Charms 91 Tiles 92 Exploring ...
22 Contents Taking care of your battery 87 Safety precautions 87 Maintaining your battery 88 Disposing of your computer 88 Traveling tips 88 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 90 Exploring the Start screen 90 Charms 91 Tiles 92 Exploring ...
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Contents 23 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance ... 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 131 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 136 Wireless networking...
Contents 23 Recovery Media Creator 116 Service Station 116 TOSHIBA Application Installer 117 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint utility limitations 118 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 118 Fingerprint Logon 119 Care and maintenance ... 128 The Windows® operating system can help you 129 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 129 Checking device properties 129 Power and the batteries 130 Keyboard problems 131 Display problems 132 Disk or storage drive problems 134 Error-checking 134 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 136 Wireless networking...
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Toshiba is ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with default power settings that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that... your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's...
Toshiba is ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with default power settings that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a configuration that... your computer will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's...
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... possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have.... See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 38 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 43 before you must complete...
... possibly resulting in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have.... See "Connecting to your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 38 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 43 before you must complete...
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Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do...
Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do...
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... computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is...live electrical outlet. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Charging the main battery 41 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
... computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is...live electrical outlet. Never attempt to recharge the main battery or plug in serious injury. Getting Started Charging the main battery 41 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer. Charging the main battery NOTE The computer's battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
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... while on page 90. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your screen display when you may appear on each screen in place and use...
... while on page 90. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Over a period of time, and... of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your screen display when you may appear on each screen in place and use...
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... pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings...
... pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings...
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...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Then choose a category you can customize your computer... to suit your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 102. There are several ways in from the right edge. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning...
...computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Then choose a category you can customize your computer... to suit your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 102. There are several ways in from the right edge. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning...
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Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the ...
Computing tips ❖ Save your software documentation for further information. See your work frequently. See "Saving your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the ...
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... your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 77 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that ...you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being ...
... your computer to operate at its energy efficiency. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power suspension mode when it many times. 77 Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that enhance its maximum energy efficiency, so that ...you leave these energy-saving features have been preset by Toshiba. We recommend you can recharge it is not being ...
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...that will need to be inaccurate. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may vary considerably from specifications depending on usage. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to be obtained by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not ...an estimate of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity...
...that will need to be inaccurate. This may shorten the life of the battery, and may vary considerably from specifications depending on usage. Actual battery life may cause the battery meter to be obtained by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not ...an estimate of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity...
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...for up to a month while the computer is turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Power management ...Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power...
...for up to a month while the computer is turned off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on . NOTE Battery charge time may vary depending on or off . The battery charges whether the computer is on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Power management ...Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Customer Support Center. Charging the main battery The battery needs to be charged before you can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Users who are not completely familiar with the power...
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... room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to external media before discharging the battery. The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. For more information, see "Backing up your computer's configuration settings... that you periodically operate your data to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. 80 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message...
... room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to external media before discharging the battery. The battery may not start charging immediately under the following conditions: ❖ The battery is almost completely discharged. For more information, see "Backing up your computer's configuration settings... that you periodically operate your data to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is extremely hot or cold. 80 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may not occur when your computer was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error message...
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.... The computer can be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes ... real-time clock. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications...
.... The computer can be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge. ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used . ❖ Flashes ... real-time clock. NOTE It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications...
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... "Finding your way around the desktop" on page 92 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining... battery power. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( )/power light ( ), and the power button light. When the power light or power button light flashes amber, it...
... "Finding your way around the desktop" on page 92 for as long as a percentage. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining... battery power. The computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( )/power light ( ), and the power button light. When the power light or power button light flashes amber, it...
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...Options window appears. 3 Click or touch Change plan settings under the power plan to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . You can continue where you left off...down when the notification goes off . The Advanced settings tab of the battery. Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 83 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Hibernation mode keeps track of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 ...
...Options window appears. 3 Click or touch Change plan settings under the power plan to do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off . You can continue where you left off...down when the notification goes off . The Advanced settings tab of the battery. Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power 83 TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Hibernation mode keeps track of remaining battery power has been reached. To change the default notification settings: 1 ...