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... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...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 end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to discard this product. This product is...
... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005...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 end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to discard this product. This product is...
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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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...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is ...
...; logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is ...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ .... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ .... ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
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...from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. 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 the computer. In this... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page ...
...from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. 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 the computer. In this... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page ...
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... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...
... resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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...
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The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. ... product 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 is not...
The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. ... product 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 is not...
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...select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 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. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on... . 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for...
...select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. 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. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on... . 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that reduces the power required for...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display ... the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 ...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display ... the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 ...
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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 set up your software When you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
... 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 set up your software When you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on...
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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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...it 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model..., Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the ...
...it 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model..., Slot A is the top slot. If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the ...
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... the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are... the System heading. 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.
... the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are... the System heading. 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.
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If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off ) to fully charge the main battery. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep ...
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...then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ... using the Shut 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it...
...then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to ... using the Shut 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it...
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.... Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work first. 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 ...
.... Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off your work first. 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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NOTE These options 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. Once ...
NOTE These options 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to shut down lists. Once ...