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... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury ...Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive applies to EU...
... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury ...Although the initial emphasis is already working with the related European Directives. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive applies to EU...
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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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...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a... configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in...
...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to a... configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in...
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Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage .... Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected...
Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage .... Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected...
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... you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to...AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up 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...
... you must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to...AC adaptor with your computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up 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...
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Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ensure ...a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Be careful if...
Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. 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 ensure ...a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Be careful if...
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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... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the side of California to follow...
... 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... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the side of California to follow...
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..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer..., you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See ...
..., power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer..., you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See ...
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...do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small... bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. ...
...do not force it beyond the point where it . This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small... bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your computer. ...
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..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer...
..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer...
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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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...AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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. Make sure to be 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 on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. 58 ...
...AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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. Make sure to be 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 on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the bottom slot. 58 ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ... the System heading. 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. In this : ❖...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. ... the System heading. 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. In this : ❖...
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... the Sleep command to turn off your computer in -use light are off . If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
... the Sleep command to turn off your computer in -use light are off . If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
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...is stored in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
...is stored in memory, you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a...❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main...
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... state 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 returns... 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. The computer closes all open programs and files you left it, including all open programs,...
... state 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 returns... 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. The computer closes all open programs and files you left it, including all open programs,...
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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...