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...symbol on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your ...WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), ...
...symbol on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is already working with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. Please contact your ...WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), ...
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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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...multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY ...
...multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and ...Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer ships with the ENERGY ...
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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. If any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do not ... the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2.
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. If any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Do not ... the rigors of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2.
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.... 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 can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... fan 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 is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the...
.... 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 can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... fan 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 is in Sleep mode). In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Read the...
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... for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to follow this instruction 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 connection...
... for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never... the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to follow this instruction 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 connection...
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...will 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 ...into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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 the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
...will 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 ...into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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 the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
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... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main...
... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the ... power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main...
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Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on ... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do...
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on ... and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do...
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... ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do...
... ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do...
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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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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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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... from the work . 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. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...
... from the work . 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. Installed memory (RAM) is turned on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC ...
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... operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. It is a good idea to turn off your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows...
... operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are off. It is a good idea to turn off your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows...
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... , including all open documents and programs to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to your computer sleeps for an extended period ... the computer down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on page...
... , including all open documents and programs to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to your computer sleeps for an extended period ... the computer down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on page...
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...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...of the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the... main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut...
...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...of the computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Sleep command and the... main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut...
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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 ...
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 ...