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...Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal ...of this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the ...
...Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal ...of this product. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect 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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... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 You...174; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction ...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 You...174; Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction ...
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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket ... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work area from the power plug socket ... conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day.
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... soft material can use external power or to your computer is connected 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your ...computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page ...
... soft material can use external power or to your computer is connected 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your ...computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page ...
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...result in 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...that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting...
...result in 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...that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting...
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NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with ... 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...
NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with ... 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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...for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for more than a ...few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of ...
...for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that, the battery will be used . TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for more than a ...few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of ...
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... (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
... (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
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... on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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...
... on the computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to... prevent scratching the top cover 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 , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. The computer...
otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work surface to... prevent scratching the top cover 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 , begin at step 1; 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. The computer...
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... computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up ...Checking total memory" 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 page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as ...
... computer on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are adding extra memory after setting up ...Checking total memory" 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 page 59. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as ...
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Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖...
Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖...
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.../disc is a good idea to upgrade your work . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer in -use light are off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for several days...
.../disc is a good idea to upgrade your work . Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you to fully charge the main battery. If you change your computer in -use light are off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using it for several days...
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...left 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 memory, you were using. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period ...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to memory so that, when you restart the computer...
...left 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 memory, you were using. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period ...saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to memory so that, when you restart the computer...
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... mode" on page 91. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your work... system, and then turns off. 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 ...
... mode" on page 91. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. To turn off your work... system, and then turns off. 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 ...