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...accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to ...through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union ...
...accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on how to ...through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union ...
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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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... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system...
... this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions ... (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions ... (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of...
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...to a power source" on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your...NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...
...to a power source" on the computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your...NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ...
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... source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
... source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Always grasp the plug directly. Always use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord... of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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...
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...cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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. NOTE Locate the DC... 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...
...cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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. NOTE Locate the DC... 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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... that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
... that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used . Once the...not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the ...
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...technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display ..., the brightness of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
...technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the display ..., the brightness of the screen technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
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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. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the...
... 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. When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the...
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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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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious ... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, 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 or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious ... an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is to be installed, 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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...serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of the slot. 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 turned on page ... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your...
...serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of the slot. 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 turned on page ... Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Always make sure your...
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... a disk/disc is being accessed, you are using it up for the first time. Refer to your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. You only need to turn off your printer installation guide for a while. It is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following...
... a disk/disc is being accessed, you are using it up for the first time. Refer to your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. You only need to turn off your printer installation guide for a while. It is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following...
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...to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you ...advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ...
...to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Sleep. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or if you ...advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and ...
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...saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, ... you were using. 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer...
...saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you power down commands. ❖ When starting up again, ... you were using. 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 time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down the computer...
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.... Once the computer is running on the options set. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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...
.... Once the computer is running on the options set. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again 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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Once 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 ...
Once 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 ...
