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...89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. Pb,... and reuse. The party responsible for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to...
...89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with a black bar symbol. Pb,... and reuse. The party responsible for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to...
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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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Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. ...the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR...button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you go. ...the system and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR...button. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is set to conserve computer energy. 36 With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines...
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...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition..., protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer ...
...) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. If any part of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition..., protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer ...
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... computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting 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 that... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... computer Important information on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. See "Connecting 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 that... computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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... Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample...
... to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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... Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample...
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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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... supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in... 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. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the...
... supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in... 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. Getting Started 47 Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the...
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... your computer. This is manufactured using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen... TFT manufacturing technology. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
... your computer. This is manufactured using it. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen... TFT manufacturing technology. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate.
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... on the computer for the first time, do not turn 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...
... on the computer for the first time, do not turn 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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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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching ... the memory module slot cover 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. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching ... the memory module slot cover 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. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and...
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...recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. In... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer is...
...recognized the additional memory module. If you can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. You can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to work surface before restarting the computer. In... system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Overheating your computer is...
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... 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. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
... 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. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the base of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up.
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... the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before...
... the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is a good idea to turn off your computer. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before...
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... stored in Sleep mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 computer uses... some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ ...
... stored in Sleep mode. Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 computer uses... some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the state in which you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ ...
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... the Shut 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 work or the current state of the Start menu. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" .... To turn off your work first. 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 to ...
... the Shut 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 work or the current state of the Start menu. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" .... To turn off your work first. 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 to ...
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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...