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... and other countries such as the United States. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption ...other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of...
... and other countries such as the United States. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption ...other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of...
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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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...power management settings to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of powerful..., so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
...power management settings to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to the world of powerful..., so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
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...injury or damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury...environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as ...
...injury or damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury...environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of temperature change such as ...
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... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the...
... located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the...
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Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. 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 remove a plug from a...scratching or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly...
Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer. 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 remove a plug from a...scratching or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly...
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...Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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...
...Handling the cord on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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...
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...more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system .... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...
...more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system .... TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. See "Changing the main battery" on page 131 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...
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... not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. 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... your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
... not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. 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... your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
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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 is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... A is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. The... System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To ...
... 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. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. The... System window appears. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. To ...
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... you will quickly and automatically return to where you are off . 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off your computer in -use light are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
... you will quickly and automatically return to where you are off . 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off your computer in -use light are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though...
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...; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in Sleep mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see...
...; When starting up again, the computer returns to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is in Sleep mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see...
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... state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down 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 main...off . Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 97. To turn 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 button in which you left it, including all...
... state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down 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 main...off . Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. For information on page 97. To turn 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 button in which you left it, including all...
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... computer is running on the options 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 action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... computer is running on the options 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 action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...