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... Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Pb, ...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU)...
... Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. Pb, ...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU)...
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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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... settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile...
... settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you go. See the "Mobile...
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...cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any ...
...cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of temperature change...as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any ...
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... on the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 45. 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to... a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... on the computer. Always make sure your computer on page 45. 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to... a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires ... cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use ...
...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires ... cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use ...
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... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 ...
... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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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...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off ...it is time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off ...it is time to run applications, features, and devices. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: ...
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... to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of time, and depending on your computer. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of... on the palm rest to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other...
... to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of time, and depending on your computer. Over a period of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of... on the palm rest to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other...
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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 the power button in until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows white-about one second. (Sample Illustration...
... 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 the power button in until the ON/OFF light on the system indicator panel glows white-about one second. (Sample Illustration...
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... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
... button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on page 124. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional...
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... power is turned on a hard flat surface. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 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 AC adaptor... on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59.
... power is turned on a hard flat surface. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 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 AC adaptor... on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59.
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...have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 base of the computer. Overheating your computer...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire,...
...have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 base of the computer. Overheating your computer...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire,...
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... option to turn off your computer, save your work . If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you...
... option to turn off your computer, save your work . If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). If you...
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...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer ... stored to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep....
...open programs and files you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer ... stored to the state in Sleep mode. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep....
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...Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off .... 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...
...Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off .... 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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... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you can turn it 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...