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... that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to trade-in accordance with design engineers, suppliers...
... that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product, it must be sent to trade-in accordance with design engineers, suppliers...
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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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...efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low... energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
...efficiency. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter the low... energy saving features active, so that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing.
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... reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury...
... reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury...
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...from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer.... See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on ...
...from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer.... See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on ...
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... charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Be careful if you 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...
... charger. An overload on a power cord/cable to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to remove a plug from a socket. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always... electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Be careful if you 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...
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...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
...California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
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...time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. 48...AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from...
...time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. 48...AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from...
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... beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use...
... beyond the point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The ON/OFF light...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The ON/OFF light...
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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 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.
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... For this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor ...
... For this model, Slot A is in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B is to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep mode). 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. ❖ Always operate your computer or AC adaptor ...
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... your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from... soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of the computer. 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 computer or AC adaptor with any object....
... your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from... soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of the computer. 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 computer or AC adaptor with any object....
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... does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for a while. Refer to your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. Setting up for the first time.
... does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for a while. Refer to your computer when you to fully charge the main battery. Setting up for the first time.
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...drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or...not require power to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer using the Shut down completely,...
...drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the computer for several days or...not require power to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer using the Shut down completely,...
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... the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For ...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs ...
... the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Hibernation or Shut down the computer. For ...places the computer into a power-saving mode. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save any open documents and programs ...
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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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Once the computer is running 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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... while the computer is configured, 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...
... while the computer is configured, 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...