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... to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and...89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb...
... to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and...89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb...
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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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...Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery... management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your...
...Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery... management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your...
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... moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the...
... moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the...
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...up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before you can block the vents... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a...
...up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before you can block the vents... condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a...
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... confirm that 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...or charger. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
... confirm that 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 and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket...or charger. Failure to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to do so may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, ...
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...IN on the side 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...attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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. The AC power light on...
...IN on the side 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...attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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. The AC power light on...
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...AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 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 power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power...
...AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to recharge. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 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 power the computer, you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Your computer's Power...
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...may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using ... area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the...
...may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using ... area before closing the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the...
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The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up your software When 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. NOTE The names ...
The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up your software When 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. NOTE The names ...
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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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... from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Always make sure 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 be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting ...
... from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). Always make sure 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 be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main... battery. Slot B is to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting ...
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... memory module to 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
... memory module to 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. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of... AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer.
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... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to...
... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are using it up for the first time. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If you are not using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to...
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... completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. If you change your mind...that when you turn 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate,...
... completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. If you change your mind...that when you turn 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. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate,...
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...which you left it , including all open programs and files 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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer... mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...
...which you left it , including all open programs and files 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. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer... mode. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ...
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... the computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or 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...
... the computer by closing the display panel, you can turn it again by either pressing the power button or 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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... Hibernation options set. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... Hibernation options set. 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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...