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...put on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product...
...put on recycling and reuse. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...is already working with a black bar symbol. For information on the battery. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that when the last end user wishes to discard this product...
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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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...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to a ... features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and...
...'s Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to a ... features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. If the model you go. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and...
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...socket and computer. 3. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious ...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...
...socket and computer. 3. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of these instructions could result in serious ...Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...
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..."Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
..."Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer... cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling...
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..., and/or 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... AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started 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.
..., and/or 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... AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. 46 Getting Started 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.
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... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer.... 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 adaptor...
... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this product will expose you an indication of the computer.... 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 adaptor...
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...power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,... 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 recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/...
...power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can be used . Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ,... 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 recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/...
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... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open...
... damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Any small bright dots that may appear on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open...
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..., if you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software When 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
..., if you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to your software When 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE ...the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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 underside of the computer. Using your computer on page...
... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE ...the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer 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 underside of the computer. Using your computer on page...
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... vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC.... Getting Started 61 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.
... vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC.... Getting Started 61 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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... on-screen instructions to set it for a while. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Turning off . If you are using it up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to your printer installation...
... on-screen instructions to set it for a while. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to fully charge the main battery. Turning off . If you are using it up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to your printer installation...
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...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 desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are...
...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 desktop to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode... storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are...
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...returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state... drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
...returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state... drive, and then shuts down the computer. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. ...
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... the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Once 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...
... the computer using the Hibernation command: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down menu Hibernate Once 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...
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NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
NOTE These options can place it into Hibernation mode when you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Once the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...