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... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to mark...
... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to mark...
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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 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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...maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. 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 purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery...
...maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. 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 purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery...
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... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the... battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture...
... Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the... battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture...
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Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary ... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must...
Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary ... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must...
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...damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector.
...damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector.
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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... is not plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect 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 adaptor... is not plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...
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...into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC ...adaptor to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
...into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC ...adaptor to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is time to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing...
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...the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright ...dots that may not be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it ...
...the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright ...dots that may not be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it ...
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... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
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L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 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 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 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 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other ... sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other ... sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into...
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... module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your printer installation guide for the first time. If you turn...
... disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off your printer installation guide for the first time. If you turn...
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... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation...
... Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in... Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation...
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...information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less ...time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on page 97. Be sure to...
...information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less ...time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For information on page 97. Be sure to...
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... it off by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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...
... it off by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...