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... strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the... EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the...
... strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in accordance with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the... EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the...
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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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... the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep... mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. See...
... the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep... mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. See...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should...
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... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft...
... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can use external power or to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on a carpet or other soft...
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Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable 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,... a plug from a socket. 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. Be careful if you use a multiple connector...
Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable 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,... a plug from a socket. 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. Be careful if you 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you ...
... 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 follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you ...
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...glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 124 for more than a few hours ... charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...
...glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on page 124 for more than a few hours ... charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber ...
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... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the ...
... bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to a comfortable viewing angle... an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the ...
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The first time 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 ...
The first time 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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.... L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any...
.... L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer or... overheating when the power is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer.
.... ❖ Always operate your computer on page 59. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can now continue setting up . Always make sure your computer or... overheating when the power is turned on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer.
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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.../or drive. You must turn off the computer: Shut down option to where you are off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly...
.../or drive. You must turn off the computer: Shut down option to where you are off . It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly...
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...drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it, ... computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to memory ...
...drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left it, ... computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you were using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to memory ...
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..., the computer returns to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. For information on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. This command closes all open ...programs, shuts down 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 button in which you...
..., the computer returns to the mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. For information on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. This command closes all open ...programs, shuts down 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 button in which you...
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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 ...
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 ...