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... recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury...
... recycling. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury...
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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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... using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that your work and entertainment can wake ...the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both...
... using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that your work and entertainment can wake ...the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. If the model you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both...
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... center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that...
... center. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that...
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... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected 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.
... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected 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.
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...so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may damage the cord/... careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 ...
...so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may damage the cord/... careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause 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 ...
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...port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow...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 adaptor is...
...port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The AC power light on the side of the computer. The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to follow...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 adaptor is...
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Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer ... for more than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer ... for more than a few hours at a time. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging...
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... open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... not press or push on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... open or close the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you... not press or push on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The first time you turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on a ... turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory...
If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer on a ... turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory...
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... 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or...(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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
... 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or...(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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
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... into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to lose...
... into a power source (even though the computer is off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to lose...
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... and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
... and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you change your mind and decide to continue working ... of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
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...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to 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... the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to 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... the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...
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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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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... tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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...
... tab of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once 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...