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... Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd...the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human...
... Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd...the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human...
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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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... configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled... energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
... configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled... energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode.
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Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage ... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage ... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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...location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer 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. See "Connecting to your computer. Always make sure your computer or AC ...
...location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or ...a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer 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. See "Connecting to your computer. Always make sure your computer or AC ...
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... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer...
... confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer...
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...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...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 ...
...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...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 ...
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... the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer... off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will be used . 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...
... the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer... off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will be used . 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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... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. 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... of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power.
... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. 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... of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power.
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... your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
... your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
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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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... a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of 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 connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the... main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your...
... a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of 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 connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the... main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your...
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... 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start...
... 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. In this : ❖ Click Start...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. If you are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. If you are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off...
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...computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer 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 off the ...10070; While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Hibernation mode, the ...
...computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer 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 off the ...10070; While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Hibernation mode, the ...
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...computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns ...off. 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 ...
...computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns ...off. 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...