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...the initial emphasis is in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. The party responsible for our products...complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive...
...the initial emphasis is in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. The party responsible for our products...complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive...
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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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... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can... set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of inactivity in the ...
... ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can... set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to the world of inactivity in the ...
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...to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk ...
...to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ...have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk ...
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... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation ...and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 50 before you must...
... computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to a power source" on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation ...and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 50 before you must...
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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 do so may damage ...
... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 do so may damage ...
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...light on the side 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 ...attempt 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 California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. ...
...light on the side 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 ...attempt 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 California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. ...
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... and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC...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, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
... and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC...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, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured 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 the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on... panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.
...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured 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 the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on... panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel.
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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. The ON/OFF...
... 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. The ON/OFF...
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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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...installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B...the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is the top slot. 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 to a...
...installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. In this model, Slot A is in serious injury. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B...the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is the top slot. 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 to a...
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... 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Always make sure your computer...
... 61 Adding memory (optional) 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Always make sure your computer...
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.../disc activity lights are not using it for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. It is being accessed, you left off. You must turn off ) to save your computer in order to turn off . If you...
.../disc activity lights are not using it for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for a while. It is being accessed, you left off. You must turn off ) to save your computer in order to turn off . If you...
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...computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the state in Sleep mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the... state of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely...
...computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the state in Sleep mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the... state of the system is stored in memory, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . For information on how to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely...
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... your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. For information on page 97. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut... 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 returns...
... your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. For information on page 97. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut... 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 returns...
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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...