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...natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium... (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for ...
...natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium... (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The party responsible for ...
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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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...STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may... system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep...
...STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may... system performance for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to enter the low-power Sleep...
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... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers...
... you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers...
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... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page... a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs 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. To use it.
... your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in Sleep mode). NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. 44 Getting Started Setting up your software" on page... a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs 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. To use it.
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... or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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, to ensure...damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 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. Always confirm that may have been provided with your...
... or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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, to ensure...damage to the computer. Getting Started 45 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. Always confirm that may have been provided with your...
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... the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to follow this product 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...
... the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Failure to follow this product 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...
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... 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 recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at... a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...
... 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 recharge. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at... a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC ...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you ... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power.
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you ... Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power.
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.... When you 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices.
.... When you 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Setting up your software setup choices.
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. The computer closes all open ... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and...
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. The computer closes all open ... then turns off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on page 124. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and...
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... recognized the additional memory module. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main...
... recognized the additional memory module. If you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main...
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...base of the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or ...
...base of the computer. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire... 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or ...
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... off. You must turn off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available...
... off. You must turn off your computer in -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down option to turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available...
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...to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on page 89. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ... the state in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and ...
...to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. For information on page 89. Factors to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the ... the state in which you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and ...
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... down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... then turns off your computer. 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 returns...
... down button in which you left it, including all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... then turns off your computer. 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 returns...
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 88 Getting Started Turning off 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 power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 88 Getting Started Turning off 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...