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... and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: ...
... and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from...the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: ...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 120 Toshiba's online resources 120 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 123 Using additional batteries 123 Charging batteries 123 Charging the main battery 124 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring main battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 120 Toshiba's online resources 120 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 121 Toshiba's energy-saver design 121 Running the computer on battery power 121 Battery Notice 122 Power management 123 Using additional batteries 123 Charging batteries 123 Charging the main battery 124 Charging the RTC battery 124 Monitoring main battery power 125 Determining remaining battery power 126 What to...
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34 Contents Maintaining your battery 136 Disposing of used batteries 136 Traveling tips 138 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 139 Exploring the desktop 139 Finding your way around the desktop 140 Setting up for ...Web Camera 145 Using the Memory card reader 146 Inserting memory media 146 Removing memory media 147 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158...
34 Contents Maintaining your battery 136 Disposing of used batteries 136 Traveling tips 138 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 139 Exploring the desktop 139 Finding your way around the desktop 140 Setting up for ...Web Camera 145 Using the Memory card reader 146 Inserting memory media 146 Removing memory media 147 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157 Using a user password 158...
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... USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of...; operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
... USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of...; operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
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... your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following...
... your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following...
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... the computer to the computer. Never allow any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. If any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water,... seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3....
... the computer to the computer. Never allow any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. If any liquids to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water,... seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3....
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... a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Always make sure...
... a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Always make sure...
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...could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 socket..., to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
...could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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 socket..., to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
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The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer ... product will expose 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 main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not...
The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer ... product will expose 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 main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not...
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...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the..., features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be...
...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the..., features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be...
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... display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the... any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... display to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the... any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. P740 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer P750 series Memory module slot cover P770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. P740 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer P750 series Memory module slot cover P770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132.
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...in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your... 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is the bottom...
...in Sleep mode). If only one memory module is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your... 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is the bottom...
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Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, ...from overheating when the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . To do this condition, observe the ...
Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this : ❖ Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, and then System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, ...from overheating when the power is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from the work . To do this condition, observe the ...
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... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using the computer...
... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using the computer...
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...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 95. Factors to consider when ... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. NOTE After your...
...information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 95. Factors to consider when ... your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode. NOTE After your...
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..., shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. To turn off . For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
..., shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. To turn off . For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and... consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... want the computer to Shut down lists. 94 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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...
... want the computer to Shut down lists. 94 Getting Started Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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...