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... cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how to trade-in ..., suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
... cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that focus on how to trade-in ..., suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
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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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..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating ...and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using...
..., your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating ...and optimum system performance for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using...
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...risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment ...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. 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...
...risk of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment ...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. 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...
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...page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Setting up your computer. Overheating 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your...
...page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Setting up your computer. Overheating 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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your...
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...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ensure a secure electrical...
...Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to charge the computer's battery. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ensure a secure electrical...
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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 the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect...product 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...
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 the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect...product 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...
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... level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
... level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to power the computer. Disconnect... 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
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... your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
... your computer. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using... first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
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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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..., 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For...outlet (even if your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. If only one memory module...
..., 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For...outlet (even if your computer on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 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. If only one memory module...
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...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 ...
...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7 ...
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... completing the following procedure. If your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time. If you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set up your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up...
... completing the following procedure. If your computer when you are not using the computer for the first time. If you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to set up your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up...
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...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than one option available... before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. 90 Getting Started Turning off the...
...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 from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than one option available... before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. 90 Getting Started Turning off the...
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... period of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in ..." on how 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 the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and ...
... period of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in ..." on how 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 the computer. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and ...
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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 ...
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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... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...