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...EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89.../336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for ...
...EU) member countries after August 2005 to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89.../336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for ...
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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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Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave ... computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...
Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you go. You can accompany you wherever you leave ... computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...
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You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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 fire, resulting ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...
You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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 fire, resulting ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...
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Using 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 you can block the vents located at ...the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
Using 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 you can block the vents located at ...the underside of the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer...
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...damaging the surface. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always... possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from ...
...damaging the surface. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always... possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to remove a plug from ...
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... or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. Failure to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known 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 not...
... or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. Failure to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known 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 not...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the ...power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . After that reduces the ...power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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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... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (...TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel....
... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (...TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel....
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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.
... 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.
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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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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. Slot B is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. Slot B is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14...
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...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or ...module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
...a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or ...module to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never ...
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... printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. If you to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off...
... printer once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. If you to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you are off...
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... the computer on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will...
... the computer on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade your computer in Hibernation mode.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will...
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... 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 the computer. If you left off. Factors to consider ...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...
... 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 the computer. If you left off. Factors to consider ...when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...
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... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. 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 the Shut...
... turn off the computer by opening the display panel. 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 the Shut...
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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...