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.... For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies..., and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources...
.... For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies..., and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources...
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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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... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...
... wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15...You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following ...
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... condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid... resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 ...
... condition, protect your work environment and tips for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid... resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the computer. 2. 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 ...
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...carpet or other soft material can use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following... fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page...
...carpet or other soft material can use it. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following... fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important information on page...
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... computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
... computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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...
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...a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet 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 indicator panel glows white. NOTE ...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...
...a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet 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 indicator panel glows white. NOTE ...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...
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... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to ...required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power ...
... into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to ...required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power ...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. 48 Getting Started Using the...
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. 48 Getting Started Using the...
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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 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...
... 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 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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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the...
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the...
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..." on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up .
..." on a hard flat surface. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If you can now continue setting up .
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... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot.
... computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of the slot.
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... power while a disk/disc is off . Options for turning off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Depending on the computer again, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
... power while a disk/disc is off . Options for turning off your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Depending on the computer again, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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...Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 the Shut down command. ❖ 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 stored in which you left off the computer Hibernation mode ...
...Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses 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 the Shut down command. ❖ 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 stored in which you left off the computer Hibernation mode ...
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...Click the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 86 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...
...Click the Shut down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 86 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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88 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 ...
88 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 ...