User Guide
Page 10
...will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol 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 in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is...2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these ...
...will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol 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 in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This product is...2005 to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these ...
User Guide
Page 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
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
User Guide
Page 33
... 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...
User Guide
Page 35
... 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
User Guide
Page 37
...your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...STAR® qualified. If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to...
...your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® ...STAR® qualified. If the model you go. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you leave this computer to...
User Guide
Page 43
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or .... Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or .... Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack.
User Guide
Page 45
... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must ...
... or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must ...
User Guide
Page 46
...scratching or damaging the surface. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction 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 avoid any risk of... of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with ...
...scratching or damaging the surface. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction 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 avoid any risk of... of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with ...
User Guide
Page 47
...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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...
...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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to the State of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...
User Guide
Page 48
...information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing ... to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned...
...information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to recharge. See "Changing ... to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned...
User Guide
Page 49
... computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer ...is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49...
... computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer ...is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49...
User Guide
Page 50
... 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
... 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 ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
User Guide
Page 54
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.
User Guide
Page 58
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ... damage 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ... damage 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. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer...
User Guide
Page 61
...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 a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an ...A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) ...
...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 a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an ...A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of the slot. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) ...
User Guide
Page 89
... your work. If you turn 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 using it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control...
... your work. If you turn 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 using it up the printer once. 1 Click Start, Control...
User Guide
Page 90
..., and Sleep. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning 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... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such...
..., and Sleep. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after turning 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... of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (such...
User Guide
Page 91
...mode. If you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...
...mode. If you power down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will be lost. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the ...and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state ...
User Guide
Page 94
... computer to the Shut down menu Hibernate Once the computer is configured, you can 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...
... computer to the Shut down menu Hibernate Once the computer is configured, you can 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...
User Guide
Page 96
... Hibernation options 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...
... Hibernation options 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 go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel...