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...Union WEEE (Waste from 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. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users... and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined ...
...Union WEEE (Waste from 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. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users... and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined ...
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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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... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To...We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power ...
... features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To...We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power ...
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Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should ... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 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 or...
Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. You should ... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 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 or...
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... keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer ... 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. Always make sure your computer Important information on page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
... keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer is in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer ... 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. Always make sure your computer Important information on page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
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... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 charge the computer... no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in...
... result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so 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 charge the computer... no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer possibly resulting in...
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...IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your... 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...
...IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your... 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...
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...power required for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully ... charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
...power required for more than a few hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully ... charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light...
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... never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not... Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not... Using the computer for you to turn on your computer. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... power To 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. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do...
... power To 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. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do...
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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. 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 in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode).... For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot ...
...an AC adaptor is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer is connected to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode).... For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot ...
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...power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other ... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...
...power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other ... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Using your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart ...
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... the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. You only need to set up your computer when you are off ) to your work. The...
... the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for a while. You only need to set up your computer when you are off ) to your work. The...
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.... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut...will quickly and automatically return 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 computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such...
.... Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the Shut...will quickly and automatically return 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 computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off your computer's internal hardware (such...
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... drive, and then shuts down the computer. 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 unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation... mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again...
... drive, and then shuts down the computer. 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 unsaved information will try to use and configure Hibernation... mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off the computer ❖ When starting up again...
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... for how they operate while the computer is running on the options set. If you 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...
... for how they operate while the computer is running on the options set. If you 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...