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...Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to... Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of waste management strategies that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable...
...Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to... Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of waste management strategies that focus on the market in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable...
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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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...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy....
...for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the ... from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy....
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Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact ... again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact ... again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack.
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... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat... the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft ...
... to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat... the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft ...
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...Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to... ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock,...
...Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, to... ensure a secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock,...
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...outlet. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives 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...
...outlet. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives 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...
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...for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC ...
...for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power...that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC ...
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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. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may ... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is now ready for the first time 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 also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the TFT manufacturing technology. Any small bright dots that may ... other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. 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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... glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time...
... glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on the computer for the first time...
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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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... it 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 the computer. Using your computer on page...
... it 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 computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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 the computer. Using your computer on page...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Using your computer...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 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. Using your computer...
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... and the drive in-use light are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Refer to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your computer when you to set up the...
... and the drive in-use light are off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Refer to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your computer when you to set up the...
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...computer for turning off the computer: Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and ...Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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 . Since Hibernation mode does...
...computer for turning off the computer: Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down , Hibernate, and ...Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to upgrade 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 . Since Hibernation mode does...
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..., 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 enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, ...the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs...
..., 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 enter Hibernation mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, ...the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs...
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... by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... by opening the display panel. Restarting your computer To start it again 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
... These options can configure. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running 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...