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... government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or... cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms...
... government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or... cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms...
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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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...STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you purchased ...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. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR...
...STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you purchased ...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. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR...
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... cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 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. ❖...your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to ...
... cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. 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. ❖...your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to ...
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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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your...
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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your...
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... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 fully inserted into the socket, to ... plug directly. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 fully inserted into the socket, to ... plug directly. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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...the DC-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 is... not plugged into the computer or AC outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. 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 wet hands. NOTE Locate ...
...the DC-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 is... not plugged into the computer or AC outlet The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. 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 wet hands. NOTE Locate ...
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...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used...
...the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct...to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used...
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... display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
... display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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When 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. 50 Getting Started ...
When 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. 50 Getting Started ...
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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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... or when an AC adaptor is to be installed, 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, observe the following: ❖ ...
... or when an AC adaptor is to be installed, 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, observe the following: ❖ ...
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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 a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
... 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have...
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... the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for several days or if you left off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage...
... the computer for a while. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for several days or if you left off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage...
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...the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command... restarting from where you were using. 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 off...
...the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command... restarting from where you were using. 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 off...
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This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down ...you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less ...
This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down ...you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try to save your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. 92 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less ...
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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 ...