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...countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to...
...countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to trade-in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of... The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in other partners to...
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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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...'s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
...'s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies.
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... your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn... 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 travel.
... your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of the computer. Do not turn... 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 travel.
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...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Always make sure ...
...computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is turned on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Always make sure ...
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...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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,...cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do...
...or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. 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,...cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do...
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Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN ... AC power light on the side 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...
Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN ... AC power light on the side 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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...in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you ...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. To ...
...in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you ...the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. To ...
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... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting... screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
... of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to slowly open or close the display panel. Getting... screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
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... guides 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
... guides 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 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 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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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...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. Slot B is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC ...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 page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the...
...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. Slot B is in Sleep mode). Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC ...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 page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the...
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...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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your ... from overheating when the power 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 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot...
...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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your ... from overheating when the power 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 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot...
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... a printer. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off your printer. Make sure the...
... a printer. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. It is being accessed, you turn off your printer. Make sure the...
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...left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ 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 Options for turning off... the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your files and make sure all , wait a few...
...left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ 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 Options for turning off... the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your files and make sure all , wait a few...
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... power-saving mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode 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 saves the current state of the system is in memory, you will...
... power-saving mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode 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 saves the current state of the system is in memory, you will...
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... turn off by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can 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 by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you can 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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... can be set . NOTE These options 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...
... can be set . NOTE These options 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...