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...Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union,...
...Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union,...
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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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... its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo... on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable ...
... its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo... on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable ...
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... until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
... until you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in...
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...or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for .... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's...
...or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for .... These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's...
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...injury. Be careful if you 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by... TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...
...injury. Be careful if you 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 charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by... TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...
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...cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the 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 ...
...cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the 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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... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting... that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the...
... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting... that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the...
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... the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it...
... the other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it...
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... in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software. Setting up your software 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. Follow the on...
... in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software. Setting up your software 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. Follow the on...
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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 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 132.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (... 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. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (... 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. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module...
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... 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 least one memory module installed for... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. To do this condition, observe the...
... 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 least one memory module installed for... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. To do this condition, observe the...
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... Sleep command to save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. It is off the computer: Shut down option to turn on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for the first time, leave...
... Sleep command to save your work . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. It is off the computer: Shut down option to turn on the operating system installed, you are using the computer for the first time, leave...
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... does not require power to the internal storage drive. 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 in memory, you will lose data if the main... Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. NOTE After your internal...
... does not require power to the internal storage drive. 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 in memory, you will lose data if the main... Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on how to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Sleep mode. NOTE After your internal...
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...to save your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off . If you power down using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. Start... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down...
...to save your unsaved information will try to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. To turn off . If you power down using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. Start... the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down...
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... computer to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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...
... computer to shut down lists. NOTE These options 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...