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... countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on how ...to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery...
... countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on how ...to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. If the product's battery...
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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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... 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 do when the main battery runs low 126 Setting battery notifications 126 Conserving battery power...
... 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 do when the main battery runs low 126 Setting battery notifications 126 Conserving battery power...
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...TOSHIBA eco Utility 166 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 173 Using... Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The 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 ...
...TOSHIBA eco Utility 166 TOSHIBA wireless LAN indicator 167 TOSHIBA Service Station 168 TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor 168 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 170 Problems that are easy to fix 170 Problems when you turn on the computer............171 The Windows® operating system is not working 173 Using... Startup options to fix problems 174 Internet problems 175 The 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 ...
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...computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that your ... down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power...
...computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that your ... down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power...
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... electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. 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... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use...
... electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. 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... air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use...
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... fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" ...that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on page 50 before you can block ...
... fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" ...that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on page 50 before you can block ...
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... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, to charge the computer...
... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, to charge the computer...
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...with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...
...with the computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor ...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to...
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.... This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage ...Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may...
.... This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage ...Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may...
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... glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button.... turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC...
... glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button.... turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC...
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Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is ... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top 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...
Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. If only one memory module is ... resulting in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the top 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...
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...as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate ... a power outlet (even if your computer 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
...as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate ... a power outlet (even if your computer 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
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... button before completing the following procedure. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause... NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off ) to set it for the first time. It is being accessed, you are using it up for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your...
... button before completing the following procedure. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause... NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Turning off ) to set it for the first time. It is being accessed, you are using it up for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your...
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..., but it first saves the 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... 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 will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few...
..., but it first saves the 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main... 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 will not be using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few...
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... mode" on page 97. If you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of 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 using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started...
... mode" on page 97. If you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of 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 using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started...
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... Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can be set . Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut ... options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can 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...
... Hibernation mode To turn off the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can be set . Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut ... options set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can 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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...Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it immediately. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of used battery packs in serious injury.... L730 series L740 series L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on ...
...Always dispose of the charged battery with a clean cloth to the unlocked position and try again. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it immediately. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the terminals of used battery packs in serious injury.... L730 series L740 series L750 series L770 series (Sample Illustration) Inserting the battery Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on ...
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... avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Always dispose of used battery packs in the User's Manual. Use of non-conforming battery packs could possibly result in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. Under certain...
... avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Always dispose of used battery packs in the User's Manual. Use of non-conforming battery packs could possibly result in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Other battery packs have fully recharged the battery. In addition, Toshiba's recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events and consumer promotions. Under certain...
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...opening 49 display, external adjusting 87 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 135 DVD caring for discs 119 removing with computer off 118 removing with computer on 118 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 188 DVDs using 113 E eject button optical disc drive 115 eject, optical ...troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 ...
...opening 49 display, external adjusting 87 disposal information 29 disposing of used batteries 135 DVD caring for discs 119 removing with computer off 118 removing with computer on 118 DVD Blu-ray Disc™ player troubleshooting 188 DVDs using 113 E eject button optical disc drive 115 eject, optical ...troubleshooting 175 Hibernation mode 90 configuring 94 configuring options 95 hot key 204 powering down 95 Shut down 95 starting again from 97 using 94 hot key disabling or enabling wireless devices 207 display brightness 206 Hibernation mode 204 keyboard overlays 210 Lock (Instant security) 201 ...