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... recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to... appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse.
... recycling. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last end user wishes to... appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on recycling and reuse.
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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. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter ... section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer...
Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is set to enter ... section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer...
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... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...
... designed to provide optimum safety and ease of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ... may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power ... may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC...
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... plug directly. 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. ... the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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...
... plug directly. 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. ... the computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. 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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... 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 is not... or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer.
... 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 is not... or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer.
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... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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... on page 124 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main...
... and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 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... on page 124 for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. See "Changing the main...
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... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel... to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel... to a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...
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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 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...
... 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 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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... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the...
... AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 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. otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the...
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... those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to 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 verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main...
... those located at least one memory module installed for the computer to 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 verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main...
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.... Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ...
.... Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer on page 126. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main... battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place 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. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... 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. 84 Getting Started Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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... ❖ While in which you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 89. NOTE After your internal storage ...
... ❖ While in which you were using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main... battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. For information on page 89. NOTE After your internal storage ...
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...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click ...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 ...
...Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. If you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click ...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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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 ...
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 ...