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Power and Power-Up Modes You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on while pressing the ESC key and then the F1 key when prompted. Please refer to Chapter 8 Troubleshooting for further information. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if the AC adaptor is attached. Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly. Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions. ■ Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture. ■ Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause injury. ■ The battery pack is lithium ion battery, which can explode if not replaced, used, handled or disposed of properly. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. ■ The computer's RTC battery is a Ni-MH battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. ■ Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. ■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode. Data could be lost. ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on LAN function. ■ Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on Wireless LAN function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the Wake-up on Wireless LAN function. User's Manual 6-5

Section	Page
User’s Manual	1
Table of Contents	2
Copyright	6
Disclaimer	6
Trademarks	6
FCC information	7
EU Conformity Statement	8
VCCI Class B Information	8
Modem warning notice	8
Japan regulations	9
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment	12
Notes for Users in Australia and New Zealand	13
Following information is only valid for EU-member States:	15
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries	16
Optical disc drive safety instructions	17
International precautions	20
Preface	22
Conventions	22
General Precautions	25
Provide adequate ventilation	25
Creating a computer-friendly environment	26
Stress injury	26
Heat injury	26
Pressure or impact damage	27
Mobile phones	27
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort	27
Chapter	28
Chapter 1	28
Getting Started	28
Equipment checklist	28
Getting Started	30
System Recovery Options	39
System Recovery	40
Chapter 2	43
The Grand Tour	43
Front with the display closed	43
Left side	44
Right side	46
Back	49
Underside	50
Front with the display open	52
Indicators	56
Optical disc drives	58
AC adaptor	61
Chapter 3	62
Hardware, Utilities and Options	62
Hardware	62
Special features	67
TOSHIBA Value Added Package	71
Utilities and Applications	73
Optional devices	76
Optional accessories	93
Chapter 4	95
Operating Basics	95
Using the Touch Pad	95
Using the Fingerprint Sensor	96
Web Camera	104
Using the TOSHIBA Face Recognition	105
Using optical disc drives	108
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi drives	113
TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER	125
Media care	126
Sound System	127
Modem	129
Wireless communications	133
LAN	136
Computer Handling	138
Using the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Protection	139
Using the TOSHIBA USB Sleep and Charge Utility	141
Heat dispersal	143
Chapter 5	144
The Keyboard	144
Typewriter keys	144
Function keys: F1 … F12	145
Soft keys: FN key combinations	145
Hot keys	146
Windows special keys	148
Keypad overlay	149
Generating ASCII characters	150
Chapter 6	151
Power and Power-Up Modes	151
Power conditions	151
Monitoring of power condition	153
Battery	154
TOSHIBA Password Utility	161
Power-up modes	164
Panel power on/off	165
System automatic Sleep/Hibernation	165
Chapter 7	166
HW Setup	166
Accessing HW Setup	166
HW Setup window	166
Chapter 8	173
Troubleshooting	173
Problem solving process	173
Hardware and system checklist	175
TOSHIBA support	195
Appendix	197
Appendix A	197
Specifications	197
Physical Dimensions	197
Environmental Requirements	197
Appendix B	200
Display Controller and Video mode	200
Display controller	200
Video mode	200
Appendix C	201
Wireless LAN	201
Card Specifications	201
Radio Characteristics	202
Supported Frequency Sub-bands	203
Appendix D	206
Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability	206
Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health	207
Regulatory statements	207
Using Bluetooth Adaptor from TOSHIBA equipment in Japan	209
Appendix E	211
AC Power Cord and Connectors	211
Certification agencies	211
Appendix F	213
TOSHIBA Anti-theft Protection Timer	213
Appendix G	214
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	214
Appendix H	215
Legal Footnotes	215
Non-applicable Icons*1	215
CPU*2	215
Memory (Main System)*3	216
Battery Life*4	217
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Capacity*5	217
LCD*6	217
Graphics Processor Unit (\	217
Wireless LAN*8	218
USB Sleep and Charge*9	218
Copy Protection*10	218
Glossary	219

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User’s Manual

6-5

Power and Power-Up Modes

You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on

while pressing the

ESC

key and then the

key when prompted. Please

refer to Chapter 8

Troubleshooting

for further information.

Care and use of the battery pack

This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle

your battery pack properly.

Refer to the enclosed

Instruction

Manual for Safety and Comfort

for

detailed precautions and handling instructions.

The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if

the AC adaptor is attached.

■

Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before

attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could

generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.

■

Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause

injury.

■

The battery pack is lithium ion battery, which can explode if not

replaced, used, handled or disposed of properly. Dispose of the battery

as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries

recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

■

The computer's RTC battery is a Ni-MH battery and should be replaced

only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The

battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or

disposed. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or

regulations.

■

Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and

35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak,

battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might

be shortened.

■

Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the

power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery

pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode. Data could be lost.

■

Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is

enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable

the Wake-up on LAN function.

■

Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on Wireless LAN

function is enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery

pack, disable the Wake-up on Wireless LAN function.