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...recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. 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. Although the initial emphasis... is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is already working with ...
...recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. 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. Although the initial emphasis... is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is already working with ...
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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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...mode. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the... the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the...
...mode. If the model you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the... the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the...
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... computer to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these...speakers (other than speakers that are connected to withstand the rigors of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Do not turn on the power again ...
... computer to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Failure to follow these...speakers (other than speakers that are connected to withstand the rigors of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Do not turn on the power again ...
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Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding ... your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling...
Overheating your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding ... your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling...
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...Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this ...power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable...
...Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used...fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to follow this ...power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable...
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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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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... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a ... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a ... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When 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 . Do not press or push... computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power.
...-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. When 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 . Do not press or push... computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power.
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..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software setup choices. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
..., the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software setup choices. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the...
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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. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such ...
..., 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. Using your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your... computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such ...
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... when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide 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 hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the...
... when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide 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 hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the...
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... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your work. Refer to set up a printer Getting Started...
... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your work. Refer to set up a printer Getting Started...
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.... 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 restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it first ...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained ...
.... 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 restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it first ...saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained ...
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... work first. 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 were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main...
... work first. 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 were using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When... starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left off the computer using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. If you were using the Sleep command and the main...
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... closing the display panel, you can be set . Using and configuring Hibernation mode To 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...
... closing the display panel, you can be set . Using and configuring Hibernation mode To 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...
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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...