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... of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. For information on how to trade-in other partners...
... of waste management strategies that focus on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is carrying the CE-Mark in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. For information on how to trade-in other partners...
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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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...applies. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy ...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 work and entertainment can wake the computer from...
...applies. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is set to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy ...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 work and entertainment can wake the computer from...
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...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 travel. Exposure to withstand the rigors of the computer....your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result ...
...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 travel. Exposure to withstand the rigors of the computer....your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result ...
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... power outlet (even if your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ... fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer ...
... power outlet (even if your computer. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ... fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer ...
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...other 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 a multiple connector. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 follow this instruction ...
...other 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 a multiple connector. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ...a power cord/cable to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. 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 follow this instruction ...
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...cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on 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 a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord... 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...
...cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on 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 a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord... 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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...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, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Charging ...
...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, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. After that reduces the power required for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used. Getting Started 47 Charging ...
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... hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the display panel and... opening or closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
... hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it on the display panel and... opening or closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. When the computer is operated on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front...
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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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L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer... 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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting ...
L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to prevent scratching the top cover of the computer, and then place the computer... 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. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. 52 Getting ...
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... you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59.
... you can now continue setting up the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 17... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. Make sure to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59.
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... injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 slot. Using your computer and AC adaptor have...). 58 Getting Started 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.
... injury. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a hard flat surface. 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 slot. Using your computer and AC adaptor have...). 58 Getting Started 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.
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... mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using it for a while. It 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 when you left off. You must turn...
... mind and decide to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are using it for a while. It 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 when you left off. You must turn...
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...NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts 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 uses ... the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off....
...NOTE After your internal storage drive, and then shuts 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 uses ... the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 to the internal storage drive, no data is in which you left off....
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...Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 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 mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. 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 the computer without...
...Shut down command: 1 Click Start. 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 mode in the lower-right corner of the computer. 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 the computer without...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while the computer is running 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...