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... the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put... on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product...
... the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put... on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product...
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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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... mode. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your... Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever ...
... mode. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your... Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. You can accompany you wherever ...
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..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn...
..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn...
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...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power source" on page 46. 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... cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power source" on page 46. 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... cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited 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...
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...in serious injury. 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 confirm that may have been provided with your... carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. 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, ...
...in serious injury. 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 confirm that may have been provided with your... carefully to remove a plug from a socket. Always use a multiple connector. 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, ...
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... 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...the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47...
... 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...the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47...
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...to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow... the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
...to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow... the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during...
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..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. ...
..., the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. ...
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... time you 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
... time you 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
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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 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 page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 133. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Overheating your computer...
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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 hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with...
... 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 hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with...
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... are off. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... are off. Options for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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...NOTE After 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing ... information on how to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored 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...
...NOTE After 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing ... information on how to your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored 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...
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... files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖... If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs,...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...
... files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖... If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs,...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...
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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 ...