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... accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin ... the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is...
... accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin ... the related European Directives. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for ... shuts down 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. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your...
... a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for ... shuts down 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. If the model you go. To conserve energy, your...
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..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 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 to spill into ...
..., contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any part of the computer. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture... can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. 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 to spill into ...
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NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer ... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use...
NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Overheating your computer ... computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use...
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... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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.... Failure to operate. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
... that may have been provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 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.... Failure to operate. Use of fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the ...
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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...the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to...
...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...the computer or AC outlet NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to...
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... page 130 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. 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 system operation and will be completely charged ...
... page 130 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. After that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to power the computer. 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 system operation and will be completely charged ...
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...computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the ...to turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not...
...computer is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. When the ...to turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Any small bright dots that may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not...
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...) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
...) Turning on -screen instructions. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
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L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front 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 page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside... from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...
... installed, it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside... from overheating when the power is turned on page 132. 16 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are...
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... computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
... computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using...
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... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea...
... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Turning off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea...
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... consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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 lost if the main... the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command...
... consumes more than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer 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 lost if the main... the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command...
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...of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again... open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep ...
...of time, the Windows® operating system may save your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again... open programs and files you were using. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some 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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... display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Restarting your computer To start it again by 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...
... display panel, you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Restarting your computer To start it again by 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...
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... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... can be set . NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...