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... of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in other partners to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is intended.../336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In...
... of -life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to trade-in other partners to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is intended.../336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In...
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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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... power button. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ... section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and ...
... power button. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on ... section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and ...
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... helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer...
... helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in damage... to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer...
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Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or...
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...no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical ... possibly 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. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
...no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been 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 ensure a secure electrical ... possibly 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. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...DC-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...
... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...DC-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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... will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main... battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
... will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main... battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC...
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... transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending 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... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power.
... transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending 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... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power.
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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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...when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). 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 be installed, ...it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
...when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). 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 be installed, ...it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or...
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... 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 the underside of the computer. Make sure to... is displayed below the System heading. Using 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 hard flat surface.
... 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 the underside of the computer. Make sure to... is displayed below the System heading. Using 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 hard flat surface.
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... advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. If you turn off your computer. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you change your mind and...
... advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. If you turn off your computer. It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you change your mind and...
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...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system ...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no...
...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system ...programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no...
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...the Shut down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it,...state of the Start menu. 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 ...
...the Shut down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it,...state of the Start menu. 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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... the actions that you can be 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...
... the actions that you can be 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...