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... TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. If the product's battery ... crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
... TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this product. If the product's battery ... crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is intended to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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...which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you...the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
...which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate at its maximum... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you...the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for ...
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...and sources of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical... have taken the computer to the computer. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
...and sources of travel. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical... have taken the computer to the computer. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
... make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main...
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... computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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..., to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
... computer to a live electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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..., to operate. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
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...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical 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... 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...
...to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical 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... 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...
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... be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, ... the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the...
... be completely charged and ready to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, ... the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Once the...
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... 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. Do not press or push on...
... 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. Do not press or push on...
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... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130.
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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 underside of the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. ... is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up.
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 underside of the computer. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. ... is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up.
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... object. ❖ Never place your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 near a heat source, such as an.... Getting Started 61 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.
... object. ❖ Never place your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 near a heat source, such as an.... Getting Started 61 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.
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... a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off ) to set up your computer when you turn off your printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard...
... a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off ) to set up your computer when you turn off your printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard...
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...that when you will not be using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or Hibernate command if you left ...maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are ...
...that when you will not be using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off . Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or Hibernate command if you left ...maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are ...
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... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is in Sleep mode. ... and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working 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 ...
... places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your work first. Sleep saves the current state of the system is in Sleep mode. ... and programs to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working 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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... the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you...
... the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you...
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... to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you press...
... to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you press...