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...chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the ...already working with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. For information on how...
...chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with the ...already working with a black bar symbol. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. For information on how...
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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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... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 To...work and entertainment can wake the computer 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. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your ...
... your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 To...work and entertainment can wake the computer 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. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Your ...
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...setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions ... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, ...
...setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions ... computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, ...
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...drawing outside air into the computer. 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 you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface.
...drawing outside air into the computer. 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 you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer.... NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on a hard flat surface.
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... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, 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... remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other...
... to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, 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... remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other...
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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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 indicator panel glows white....
...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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 indicator panel glows white....
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...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. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than...
...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. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will... is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than...
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Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. When the... computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use ...
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. When the... computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use ...
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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 and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
... 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 and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
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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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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...10070; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an ..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is...
...10070; Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an ..., it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B is...
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...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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
...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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
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... require a specific installation process. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Setting up for the first time. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer...
... require a specific installation process. It is a good idea to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to fully charge the main battery. Setting up for the first time. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off the computer...
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... system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut ...
... system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on...mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut ...
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... unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖...; While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes ...
... unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖...; While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes ...
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..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Restarting your computer To start it off by 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...
..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. Restarting your computer To start it off by 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...
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... actions that you can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... actions that you can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...