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...of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life ...with the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last ...
...of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life ...with the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last ...
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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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... 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 both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the...
... 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 both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in the...
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... computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such... heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3....
... computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Exposure to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such... heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. If any part of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3....
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... adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU ...
... adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is connected to a power source" on the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU ...
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... an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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. Failure... may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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...
... an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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. Failure... may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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...
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...port on the indicator panel glows white. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47... 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...
...port on the indicator panel glows white. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47... 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...
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...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready ...the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from ...
...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready ...the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from ...
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Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is ... press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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 . Getting Started 49 Using the...
Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is ... press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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 . Getting Started 49 Using the...
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... steps to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on -screen instructions. Setting up your software setup choices. The...
... steps to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software When you turn on -screen instructions. Setting up your software setup choices. The...
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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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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any...
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...; operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to your printer installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your computer...
...; operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. If you turn off ) to fully charge the main battery. Refer to your printer installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off your computer...
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...computer Options for turning off the computer Depending 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 in Hibernation.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a ...
...computer Options for turning off the computer Depending 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 in Hibernation.... ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a ...
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... 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. If you power down the computer. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and...
... 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. If you power down the computer. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and...
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... turn it again by opening the display panel. 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...
... turn it again by opening the display panel. 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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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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want ...
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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want ...