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... on recycling and reuse. This product is already working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in or recycle your...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 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 (...
... on recycling and reuse. This product is already working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in or recycle your...Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive 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 (...
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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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...power button. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ...
...power button. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display ...information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® ...
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... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer)... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. ...
... change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to an authorized service center. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer)... changes in temperature or humidity and sources of your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. ...
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...Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to be charged before... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components...
...Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to be charged before... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components...
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... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that 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 follow this instruction may... electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect...
... specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always confirm that 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 follow this instruction may... electrical connection. An overload on a power cord/cable to operate. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect...
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... AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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...
... AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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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... by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
... by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
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... panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and... 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.
... panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and... 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.
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... time you 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 your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions...
... time you 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 your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions...
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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. 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
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... an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration...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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
... an AC adaptor is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration...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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure...
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.... ❖ Never place your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or.... 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.
.... ❖ Never place your computer on or when an AC adaptor is turned on a hard flat surface. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or.... 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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... Add a printer. If you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Setting up your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for a while. Turning off the...
... Add a printer. If you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Setting up your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for a while. Turning off the...
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... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖... the Shut 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or ...
... when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖... the Shut 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down or ...
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...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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...is stored in memory, you will be lost. 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 where you ...
...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 your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode...is stored in memory, you will be lost. 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 where you ...
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... the computer NOTE These options can be set . Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer 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...
... the computer NOTE These options can be set . Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn off the computer 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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... set separately for the options 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... set separately for the options 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...