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... (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ... and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (...
... (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ... and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. The European Union WEEE (...
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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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...to conserve computer energy. 37 You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in ...
...to conserve computer energy. 37 You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in ...
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... for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or...❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater ...
... for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or...❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater ...
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...soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started 45 Setting up ... computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
...soft material can use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Getting Started 45 Setting up ... computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Setting up your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
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...Started 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been... provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires...
...Started 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. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to do so may have been... provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires...
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...into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to follow this 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...
...into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to follow this 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...
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...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using 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 power the computer. Your computer's... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off...
...If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using 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 power the computer. Your computer's... settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off...
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... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you turn it on and...
... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you turn it on and...
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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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system...
... 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system...
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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. 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.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right ... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this model, Slot A is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right ... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe...
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... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is connected to remove the soft...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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... disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are...
... disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are...
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... computer. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation ... if you will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting...
... computer. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Hibernation mode Hibernation ... if you will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting...
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...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. 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 ...again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the ...
...Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. 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 ...again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the ...
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... turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
... turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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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... for the options you want the computer to Hibernate if 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...
... for the options you want the computer to Hibernate if 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...