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... Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 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 ...
... Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 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 ...
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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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...energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the... latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia...
...energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to meet the... latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia...
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... to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. 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 rain, water..., seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in...
... to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. 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 rain, water..., seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in...
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...use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling... fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read...
...use it. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling... fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read...
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...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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please...operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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 the computer...
...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), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please...operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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 the computer...
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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...side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start ...
...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...side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start ...
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...and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge 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 the AC power supply.
...and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light... on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge 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 the AC power supply.
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic ... not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be...
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic ... not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be...
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... you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on -screen instructions. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
... you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn on -screen instructions. The first time you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
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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 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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...damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 this...overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 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 the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...
...damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 this...overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 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 the bottom slot. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material ...
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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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
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If you to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up for the first time, leave the computer ...
If you to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to set up for the first time, leave the computer ...
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...after turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
...after turning off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state 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, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use...
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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. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save ...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...
...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. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of time, the Windows® operating system may save ...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "...
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... panel, you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 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...
... panel, you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 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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... to Hibernate if you want the computer to go 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...
... to Hibernate if you want the computer to go 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...