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... information on how to discard this product. The party responsible for our products. 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 (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in...out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from ...
... information on how to discard this product. The party responsible for our products. 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 (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in...out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the market in Europe, Toshiba is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (Waste from ...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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... is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section 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. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating...
... is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section 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. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating...
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... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating...
... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...up your work environment and tips for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating...
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... surface. Overheating your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with...
... surface. Overheating your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before... , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with...
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...use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
...use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
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The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect ... product will 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...
The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect ... product will 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...
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... information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power...
... information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power...
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Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the usage of the ...computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors...
Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is manufactured using it. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the usage of the ...computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors...
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When 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 the power button in which windows appear, may...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When 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 the power button in which windows appear, may...
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otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to prevent scratching the top...3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
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...recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (...Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe ...
...recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (...Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . In this condition, observe ...
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... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor ...
... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor ...
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... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and ... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...
... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your internal storage drive, and ... programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While ...
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...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start...down button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to the mode...
...commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off your computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start...down button 2 Click the Shut down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to the mode...
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NOTE These options can be set . Once the computer is running 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . Once the computer is running 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 ...