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... to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ... regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of this product. For information on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...
... to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of ... regulations governing the disposal of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This Directive requires producers of this product. For information on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)...
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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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...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in... preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY...
...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in... preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY...
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If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized...strong electromagnetic field, such 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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact...
If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized...strong electromagnetic field, such 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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must.... Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury.
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... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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 socket, to operate...
... computer possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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 socket, to operate...
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... 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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to...
... 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.... (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to...
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...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.
...at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during ..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.
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... Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display...
... Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display...
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..., and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you turn on...
..., and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you turn on...
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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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132.
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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132.
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...or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the ...underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power ...
...or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the ...underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power ...
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... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed ...
... Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed ...
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... off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the computer for a while. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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... using the Shut 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 which... current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if...from where you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 91 Turning ...
... using the Shut 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 which... current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if...from where you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 91 Turning ...
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... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 97. 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 returns ...
... Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 97. 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 returns ...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists...