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...) Directive is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ... put on how to appropriate facilities for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate...
...) Directive is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the ... put on how to appropriate facilities for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate...
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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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...efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is 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. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information...
...efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is 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. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information...
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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 for Safety and ... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the...
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 for Safety and ... with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the...
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...the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting ...Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Always make ...
...the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Setting ...Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Always make ...
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... to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the...
... to a power source Your computer requires power to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Use the...
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...outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect...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...
...outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. Never attempt to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect...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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... page 131 for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes ...
... page 131 for system operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes ...
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...of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time 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 . Small bright dots ...closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
...of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time 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 . Small bright dots ...closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Do not press or push on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
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..., and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
..., and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn...
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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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...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. Using your computer on a carpet 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, ...
...adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. Using your computer on a carpet 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, ...
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... are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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. The System window appears. Getting Started 61 Adding...
... are protected from the work . Installed memory (RAM) is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. 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. The System window appears. Getting Started 61 Adding...
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... you left off. Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the...
... you left off. Options for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the...
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... 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 the computer using . Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down... programs to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using...
... 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 the computer using . Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down... programs to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using...
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... system, and then turns off. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, ...Sleep mode" on page 97. 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 ...
... system, and then turns off. This command closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, ...Sleep mode" on page 97. 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...