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... contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these...party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol...
... contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these...party responsible for recovery and recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. For information on recycling and reuse. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol...
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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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... of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance ...energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has...
... of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance ...energy efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has...
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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these ... ease of use, and to an authorized service center. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than...
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these ... ease of use, and to an authorized service center. If any part of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than...
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... to your computer 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. In this...
... to your computer 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. In this...
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...incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting 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 a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... so may have been provided with your computer carefully to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...
...incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting 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 a multiple connector. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer ... so may have been provided with your computer carefully to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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 ...
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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 ... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light 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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows...
...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 ... cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light 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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows...
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...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC ...an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . 48 Getting Started 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged...
...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC ...an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . 48 Getting Started 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged...
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...NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2... 3 Adjust the display to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using high-precision technology. ...
...NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2... 3 Adjust the display to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on and begin using high-precision technology. ...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
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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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.... 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, 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. 58 Getting Started...computer right side up. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 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...
.... 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. Make sure to be installed, 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. 58 Getting Started...computer right side up. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). 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...
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.... Always make sure your computer is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected...). 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 is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected...). 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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... and Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to set up for a while. Turning off the...
... and Printers, click Add a printer. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to set up for a while. Turning off the...
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...Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left off. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
...Hibernation mode does not require power to where you left off. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer...
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... the computer 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 ...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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode....
... the computer 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 ...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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode....
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..., you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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...
..., you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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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... to display the actions that you can place it 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... to display the actions that you can place it 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...