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..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more...(Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality...
..., visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on how to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more...(Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is intended to protect the quality...
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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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...model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (... settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified...
...model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (... settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Never allow any ... occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Never allow any ... occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. If any part of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight...
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...a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding... external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer...
...a power source" on the computer. To use external power or to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding... external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer...
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... avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... outlet, or to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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... outlet, or to the computer. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Use of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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 ...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...
...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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 ...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...
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... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
... management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main..., avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
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... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display ... it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel...
... hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display ... it . Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel...
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... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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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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...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....cause 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 hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
...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....cause 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 hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
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...Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. Using your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side ...
...Installed memory (RAM) is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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. Always make sure your computer is displayed below the System heading. Using your computer on page 133. 6 Turn the computer right side ...
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..., you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are...
..., you will not be using the computer for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you are...
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... an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first...and 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since Hibernation mode...
... an extended period of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you left it first...and 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Since Hibernation mode...
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...Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer. 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 returns...
...Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer. 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 returns...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...