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...end-of-life strategies for our products. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your...The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to end users in other partners to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws...
...end-of-life strategies for our products. For information on the battery. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your...The product complies with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to end users in other partners to trade-in or recycle your local government for applicable laws...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications 40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 29
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... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 113 Toshiba's online resources 113 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 114 Toshiba's energy-saver design 114 Running the computer on battery power 114 Battery Notice 115 Power management 116 Using additional batteries 116 Charging batteries 116 Charging the main battery 117 Charging the RTC battery 117 Monitoring main battery power 118 Determining remaining battery power 119 What to...
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Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
Contents 33 Disposing of used batteries 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 131 Exploring the desktop 131 Finding your way around the desktop 132 Setting up for communications ... reader 139 Inserting memory media 140 Removing memory media 140 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 141 Chapter 5: Utilities 142 TOSHIBA Assist 143 Connect 144 Secure 145 Protect & Fix 146 Optimize 147 TOSHIBA Application Installer 148 Setting passwords 149 Using an instant password 149 Using a supervisor password 150 Using a user password 151...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177... computing habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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... power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate...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. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to...
... power management settings to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that will operate...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. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to...
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... to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have ...taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for ...
... to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If any part of these instructions could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn on the power again until you have ...taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for ...
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... on the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal... components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
... on the computer. To use it. Overheating your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). See "Connecting to be charged before adding external or internal... components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
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... in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to...a socket. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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, ...
... in serious injury. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to...a socket. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 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, ...
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...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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of 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 computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that ...
...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 plugged into the DC-IN on the side of 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 computer. The AC power light on the Quick Start Card that ...
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... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the...
... be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 124 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to power the computer, you must charge the...
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... on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... or close the display panel. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
... on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and... or close the display panel. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power.
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... on the system indicator panel glows white-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system...
... on the system indicator panel glows white-about one second. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system...
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Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the... Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3...
Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the... Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off. 3...
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... the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth...
... the computer. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can now continue setting up the computer. Make sure to remove the soft cloth...
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... lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (...Sample 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. Make sure to remove ...
... lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it out of computer Slot B Slot A (...Sample 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. Make sure to remove ...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you must turn...
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...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no ...data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when ...
...After your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from where you left it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no ...data is in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when ...
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...Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ...consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
...Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down button in which you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. 86 Getting Started Turning off the computer ❖ Restarting from Sleep takes less time and ...consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer ...
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... Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down lists. 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...
... Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to Shut down lists. 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...