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... mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. 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 electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury...
... mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. 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 electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury...
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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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Introduction ...this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for...
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Introduction ...this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for...
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... temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken...
... temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken...
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...adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Always make ...
...adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer ... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Always make ...
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... if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 ensure a secure electrical... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never ...
... if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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 ensure a secure electrical... and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never ...
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... Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the...-IN 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 adaptor...
... Card that shipped with wet hands. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the...-IN 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 adaptor...
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... turned off 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 recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging... the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility ...
... turned off 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 recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging... the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility ...
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This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift ... using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift ... using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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.
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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.
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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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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from ... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖...
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... the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
... the computer. 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work . 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a ...
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... are not using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work.
... are not using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work.
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... you were using. Factors to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves...first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode ...
... you were using. Factors to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Sleep saves...first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode ...
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.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 97. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your computer. 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 ...
.... If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 97. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to save your computer. 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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... 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...