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... the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. For information on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), ...mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC...
... the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product. For information on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), ...mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC...
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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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To conserve energy, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you go. We recommend that you... purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and ...
To conserve energy, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you go. We recommend that you... purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you leave this computer to a configuration that your work and ...
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...your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Do not ... until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage...
...your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Do not ... until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage...
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... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse...a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. To...
... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse...a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. To...
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... resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 do so may damage...
... resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage... to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 do so may damage...
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...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 ... panel glows white. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting...
...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 ... panel glows white. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting...
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... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. 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 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. 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 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the...
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...that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer ...is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on...
...that may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer ...is now ready for you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. The ON/OFF light glows white. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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
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... installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 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 if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected... 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.
... installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 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 if your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected... 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.
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... the vents located at the underside of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
... the vents located at the underside of the slot. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace...
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... 89 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. It is off your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
... 89 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. It is off your printer. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
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... the system is stored to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer...
... the system is stored to the internal storage drive. You must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer 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 disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer...
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...computer returns 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 . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information... will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it, including all open ...
...computer returns 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 . Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information... will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it, including all open programs and files you left it, including all open ...
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... down when you want the computer to the Shut down menu Hibernate 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...
... down when you want the computer to the Shut down menu Hibernate 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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... to display the actions that you 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...
... to display the actions that you 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...