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...indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. This ...Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. This product is already working with...
...indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for our products. This ...Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of -life strategies for recovery and recycling. This product is already working with...
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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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...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is set to a configuration that ...you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is ...
...the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. To conserve energy, your computer is set to a configuration that ...you leave this computer to conserve computer energy. 36 See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. If the model you purchased is ...
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Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and ... or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and ... or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even...
... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC... adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on the computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even...
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...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ensure a secure ...damaging the surface. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
...shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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 ensure a secure ...damaging the surface. 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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power...
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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...light on the side of California to follow this instruction could result in 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 computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start ...
...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...light on the side of California to follow this instruction could result in 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 computer. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start ...
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... 124 for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged 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 using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, ...
... 124 for more than a few hours at a time. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . Once the battery is charged 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 using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, ...
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When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display ... and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display ... and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you...
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... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
... again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press the power button in which windows appear, may...
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... button in the lower-right corner 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 , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then...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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 ...
... button in the lower-right corner 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 , begin at step 1; The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then...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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 ...
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... fire, possibly resulting 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 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module...adding extra memory after setting up . 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...
... fire, possibly resulting 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 126. 16 Turn the computer right side up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory module...adding extra memory after setting up . 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...
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... Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Slot B Slot A ... adaptor 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
... Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the base of computer Slot B Slot A ... adaptor 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your...
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... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
... computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to fully charge the main battery. You must turn off . If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.
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...drive. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you will lose data ...than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the...
...drive. Sleep saves the current state of the computer to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you will lose data ...than restarting after turning off the computer using . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you left off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the...
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...mode. For information on page 91. 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 ... of the computer. To turn off your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see ...
...mode. For information on page 91. 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 ... of the computer. To turn off your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using Sleep, see ...
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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...