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...bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in European Union (EU) member countries...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health...
...bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other partners to end users in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the market in European Union (EU) member countries...) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health...
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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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...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 Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this...purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY...
...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 Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this...purchased is qualified, it is set to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY...
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...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. ...
...liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. ...
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... possibly resulting in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode)....on page 45. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is shipped with any object. ...
... possibly resulting in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode)....on page 45. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is shipped with any object. ...
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...could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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, to ensure a secure ... or damaging the surface. 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. AC ...
...could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that may have been 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, to ensure a secure ... or damaging the surface. 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. AC ...
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...IN on the side 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 ...that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 46 Getting Started Connecting...
...IN on the side 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 ...that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 46 Getting Started Connecting...
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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 power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of...
... 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, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of...
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... moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the...
... moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond 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 empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. Follow the on the computer for the first...
... 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 empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may vary according to your software. Follow the on the computer for the first...
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...down button in the lower-right corner 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; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the ...Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on ...
...down button in the lower-right corner 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; Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the ...Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 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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...even if your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. You can verify that the... computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
...even if your computer is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. 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. You can verify that the... computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 56 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it correctly as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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...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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. 58 Getting Started... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating...
...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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of the slot. 58 Getting Started... memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating...
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... . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery.
... . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery.
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..., system settings are retained indefinitely. 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer...
..., system settings are retained indefinitely. 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue...your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Getting Started 85 Turning off the computer Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer...
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...Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. 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... down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts...
...Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. 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... down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts...
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...