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...conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ... health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on ...
...conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in ... health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information on ...
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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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...features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia... STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...
...features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia... STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...
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...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of... injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of the computer. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating ...
...your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of... injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of the computer. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating ...
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...; Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 44...
...; Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 44...
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...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so 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 the computer. Getting ...damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly....
...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to do so 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 the computer. Getting ...damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly....
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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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. ... 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...
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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. ... 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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... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and ... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first...
... Power Options utility can damage the battery. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once the battery is using the battery to run applications, features, and ... Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for the first...
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... 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. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to turn on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using... display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... 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. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to turn on your computer. When the computer is manufactured using... display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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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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...skip 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns...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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right ...
...skip 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; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns...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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the computer, and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right ...
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...your 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. You can now continue setting up . If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate ... work . Overheating your computer 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 a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object....
...your 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. You can now continue setting up . If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate ... work . Overheating your computer 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 a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object....
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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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block... Adding 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...
...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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block... Adding 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...
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... turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages...
... turn on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work , system settings, and current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. If you will not be using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for a while. Each option has its advantages...
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... 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...drive, no data is in Sleep mode. 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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
... 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 . Since Hibernation mode does not require power to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...drive, no data is in Sleep mode. 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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer ...
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... state of the Start menu. 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... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you ...
... state of the Start menu. 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... The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. This command closes all open programs and files you ...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...