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...to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive...1999/5/EC. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
...to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive...1999/5/EC. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies ...
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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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... its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by ... button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your...
... its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by ... button. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Introduction Welcome to conserve computer energy. 37 With your...
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... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or .... ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information 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 temperature change such as air ...
... should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or .... ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information 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 temperature change such as air ...
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... on your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... on your computer on a hard flat surface. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that... sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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...NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ...follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully ...
...NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Be careful if you use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to ...follow this instruction may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that was provided with your computer carefully ...
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... to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...DC-IN 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 ...
... to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. 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...DC-IN 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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... computer turned off 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
... computer turned off 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 the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If ...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the...
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...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. When the computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (...
...) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able to turn on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on your computer. When the computer is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (...
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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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...
...) 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps...
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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. 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
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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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot ... to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power 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 underside of the computer. In this model, Slot A...
..., 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. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Slot ... to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power 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 underside of the computer. In this model, Slot A...
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...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
...) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause...
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... to your computer when you to turn off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
... to your computer when you to turn off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. You only need to fully charge the main battery. If your printer does not support Plug and Play, follow these steps to set it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power...
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... turning off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your computer's internal...you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
... turning off . TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your computer's internal...you will not be using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to the internal storage drive. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts ...
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...again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. ... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 takes ...
...again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including all open programs and files you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. ... places the computer into a power-saving mode. 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 takes ...
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Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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 ...
Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. 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 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 Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...
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 action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation ...