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User's Manual
Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D
Series
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Equipment checklist ............................................................................. 1-1 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ............................................................... 2-1 Left side .....................................................
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Optional TOSHIBA Accessories ........................................................ 3-46 Sound System ...................................................................................... 3-46 Video mode .......................................................................................... 3-48 Computer Handling ............................................................................. 3-48 Heat dispersal .................................................
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Copyright © 2011 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. First edition July 2011 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyright o
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D TouchPad is a trademark of Synaptics, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Micro are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. xD-Picture Card is a trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, Blu-
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D TOSHIBA or parties authorized by TOSHIBA could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC conditions This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard I
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Only CE marked options should be connected/implemented Only best shielded cables should be connected Working environment This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. For examp
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D AND/OR (II) DECODING AVC, VC-1 AND MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED BY MPEG LA TO PROVIDE SUCH VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM. Canadian regulatory info
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/ EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol. By participating
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Following information is only for Turkey: Compliant with EEE Regulations: TOSHIBA meets all requirements of Turkish regulation 26891 “Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment”. The number of possible pixel failures of your display is defined according to ISO 13406-2 standards. If the number of pixel failures is less than this standard, they will not be counted as defect or failure. Battery is a consumption produ
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY KOREA CORPORATION 416, MEATAN-3 DONG, YEONGTONG-GU, SUWON CITY, GYEONGGI, 443-742, KOREA 3. SONY Optiarc, Inc. DVD Super Multi AD-7710H/AD-7713H with Labelflash™ Complies with 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J. Sony Optiarc Inc. 1-11-1 Osaki Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032, Japan 4. Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. Blu-ray™ Combo drive CT31F Blu-ray™ Writer drive BT11F Hitachi-LG Data Storage, Inc. 22-23,KAIGAN 3-CHOME, MINATO-KU,TOKY
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. Conventions This manual u
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Display Names of windows or icons or text generated by ABC the computer that appear on its display screen are presented in the type face you see to the left. Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Pay attention! A caution informs you t
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Provide adequate ventilation Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort All important information on the safe and proper use of this computer is described in the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. Be sure to read it before using the computer. User's Manual xvi
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: TOSHIBA Portable Per
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D TOSHIBA Resolution+ Plug-in For Windows Media Player WinDVD BD for TOSHIBA (Is preinstalled in some models) Corel Digital Studio for TOSHIBA (Is preinstalled in some models) Corel Label@Once (Is preinstalled in some models) TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA Bulletin Board TOSHIBA ReelTime TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Face Recognition TOSHIBA HDD Protection TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TO
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D It is a good idea to periodically back up the internal hard disk drive or other main storage device to external media. General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss. Before you install a device or application, save any data in memory to the hard disk drive or other storage media. Failure to do so may result in the loss of data. Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you n
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Satellite P770/P775/P770D/P775D When you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User’s Manual. Connecting the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any metal parts. Never place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, f
