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...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible...for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to mark such ...
...2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible...for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to mark such ...
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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. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, ...portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide...
...the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to the world of powerful, ...portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide...
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... accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as ...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
... accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as ...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer.
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... cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if...10070; Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on page 45. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must attach the...
... cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if...10070; Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on page 45. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 49 before you must attach the...
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... plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,... possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always grasp...
... plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to do so may result in a fire or electric shock,... possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. 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. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always grasp...
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... 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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator ...
... 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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator ...
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... off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main...the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
... off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main...the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove...
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... to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. Your display contains an extremely... is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently...
... to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. Your display contains an extremely... is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently...
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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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... and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 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.
... and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 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.
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... loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up .
... loaded, you are protected from the work . If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on page 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up .
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...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. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 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. Using your computer or...
...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. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 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. Using your computer or...
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... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to turn off your computer in -use light are using the...
... your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to turn off your computer in -use light are using the...
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...it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to your computer... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data if ...
...it first saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in Sleep mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to your computer... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data if ...
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...off your computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. 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 ...
...off your computer using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your computer. For information on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. 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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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 ...