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...in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, ...the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (...
...in or recycle your local government for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, ...the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (...
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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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...See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY ...STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba...which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the ...
...See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY ...STAR® qualified. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba...which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the ...
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..., contains helpful information for setting up 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 these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent... damage to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and...
..., contains helpful information for setting up 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 these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent... damage to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and...
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... limited to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer is turned on a carpet or...
... limited to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer is turned on a carpet or...
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...been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor ... or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted...
...been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor ... or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted...
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The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect ... 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. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect ... 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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... your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time...ready to power the computer. 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for information on the applications, power management...
... your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time...ready to power the computer. 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for information on the applications, power management...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
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... and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen...
... and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen...
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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 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.
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... installed, 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. 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: ❖...
... installed, 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. 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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... the power is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located...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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized...
... the power is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. The System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located...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. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the computer has recognized...
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...: Before using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power...
...: Before using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power...
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...you can continue working from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using...programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using . Factors...
...you can continue working from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you were using...programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in which you left off the computer using . Factors...
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... of the Start menu. 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...first. This command closes all open programs and files you power down the computer without saving your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, ...
... of the Start menu. 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...first. This command closes all open programs and files you power down the computer without saving your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, ...
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... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...