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...our products. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine ...such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 or recycle your...
...our products. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to end users in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine ...such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin 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 or recycle your...
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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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...that you purchased is qualified, it 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. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...174; qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which...
...that you purchased is qualified, it 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. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR...174; qualified. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which...
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... your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture...
... your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Exposure to liquid or moisture...
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...a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer 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 software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have ...
...a hard flat surface. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer 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 software" on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have ...
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...confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
...confirm that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
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...attempt to the State 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...panel glows white. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
...attempt to the State 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...panel glows white. The AC power light on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
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... applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications...
... applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications...
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...using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear... to slowly open or close the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the display panel. 2...
...using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you may appear... to slowly open or close the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the display panel. 2...
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... choices. Follow the on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
... choices. Follow the on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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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. 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
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... memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer...
... memory module is the top slot. Make sure to be installed, 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer...
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... and are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖.... 8 Restart 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.
... and are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖.... 8 Restart 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.
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... turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer. It is off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery.
... turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer. It is off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery.
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... for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut... than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
... for an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using the Shut... than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode...
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... save your computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your work first. If you were 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 returns...
... save your computer. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your work first. If you were 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 returns...
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... computer is running on the options set. 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...
... computer is running on the options set. 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...