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...out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *...The product complies with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
...out wheeled bin with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *...The product complies with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic...
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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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... this computer to a configuration that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...features active, so that your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner ...
... this computer to a configuration that you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power...features active, so that your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 36 Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is a partner ...
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...to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire.... Never allow any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You ...
...to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire.... Never allow any part of the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. You ...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ...
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...charged before adding external or internal components to your software" on page 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover ...
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...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful...AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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 the computer ...
...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 AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful...AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to follow this instruction 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 the computer ...
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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. The AC power light on the side 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...
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. The AC power light on the side 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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... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided ... to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power...
... to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be used . See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided ... to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power...
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... Adjust the display 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 dim and you may appear on your computer. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other...The computer is now ready for you turn it on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen...
... Adjust the display 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 dim and you may appear on your computer. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other...The computer is now ready for you turn it on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen...
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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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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 upside down ... then turns 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. 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 upside down ... then turns 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. L640 series Memory module slot cover L650 series Front of the Start menu.
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... your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor... power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
... your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 59. When the operating system has loaded, you are protected from the work . Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor... power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can verify that the computer has recognized it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery.
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...of the slot. 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. 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the...
...of the slot. 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. 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. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... and programs to 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 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an... of the computer to the internal storage drive. 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 will lose data if the main...
... and programs to 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 . Sleep mode The Sleep command places the computer into a power-saving mode. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an... of the computer to the internal storage drive. 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 will lose data if the main...
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Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring ...shuts 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...
Be sure to save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring ...shuts 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...
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... computer is running on the options set. 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...
... computer is running on the options set. 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...