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... and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information 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 the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical...
... and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information 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 the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical...
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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. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
... for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by...saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...
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...the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to rain, water, ...seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. 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 the...
...the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to rain, water, ...seawater or moisture. Exposure to an authorized service center. 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 the...
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...CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power ... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up...
...CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power ... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical...) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload...
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...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 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 computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect ...
...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 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 computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect ...
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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, ... plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, ... plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
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... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the ... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing 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 . Any small bright ...
... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the ... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing 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 . Any small bright ...
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...) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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...
...) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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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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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... and AC 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is to a power ..., 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up.
... and AC 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is to a power ..., 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up.
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.... Overheating your computer is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure... 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...
.... Overheating your computer is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure... 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the ...
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... steps to set up your computer when you are using it up for the first time. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off...
... steps to set up your computer when you are using it up for the first time. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If you are off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off...
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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 one option available for several days or if you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few...information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (...
.... 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 one option available for several days or if you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few...information, system settings are off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. If you must turn off your computer's internal hardware (...
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...Be sure 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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files you were using . ❖...
...Be sure 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 using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page...use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 94. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to save any open programs and files you were using . ❖...
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... Getting Started Turning off the computer NOTE These options can be set . If you 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...
... Getting Started Turning off the computer NOTE These options can be set . If you 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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... while the computer is configured, 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... while the computer is configured, 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...