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...product is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, ...to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black...
...product is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, ...to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with a black...
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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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...for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer ...the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable ...
...for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer ...the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable ...
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...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ...temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
...such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ...temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
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...cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must ...carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
...cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must ...carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the...
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...so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure ... a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 remove a plug from a...
...so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure ... a live electrical outlet, or to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 remove a plug from a...
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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...of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...
... 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...of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...
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... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings,...and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the...
... is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings,...and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the...
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... using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently...
... using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently...
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... in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software. Setting up your software When 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. 50 Getting Started...
... in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software. Setting up your software When 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. 50 Getting Started...
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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. 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.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is the top slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected ... damage 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.
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is the top slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected ... damage 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.
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...flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ... 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system...
...flat surface. Overheating your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have ... 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. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system...
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... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you to lose...
... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you to lose...
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...to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the ...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 after turning off . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation ...
...to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Hibernation mode, the ...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 after turning off . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation ...
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If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start....saving your work first. 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 ... left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer.
If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start....saving your work first. 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 ... left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer.
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...