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...in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning ...Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling....
...in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning ...Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling....
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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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... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With...entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With...entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you purchased is... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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...in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is ... resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...
...in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is ... resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic...
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... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use external power or to...
... have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use external power or to...
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... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. 46...
... in serious injury. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC...of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. 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. 46...
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... expose you an indication 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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that...
... expose you an indication 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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that...
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...an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 131 for more than a few hours at a time. See...
...an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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... computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 131 for more than a few hours at a time. See...
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... TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand 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...
... TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the... rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand 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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... time you turn 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn...
... time you turn 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn...
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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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... 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. If only one memory module is in serious injury. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor...AC 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... 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. If only one memory module is in serious injury. Overheating your computer is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor...AC 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
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... right side up. 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. 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.
... right side up. 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. 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.
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... computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you left off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to where...
... computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you left off the computer: Shut down option to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to where...
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... open 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all...is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting ...
... open 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 Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all...is stored to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. Getting ...
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...mode. For information on page 97. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main...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 returns ...
...mode. For information on page 97. If you were using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your computer using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main...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 returns ...
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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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 ...