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...or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ...The product complies with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste...
...or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) ...The product complies with a black bar symbol. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to protect the quality of the environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste...
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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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... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low... its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with...
... will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low... its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ...; Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug socket and...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ...; Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your work area from the power plug socket and...
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... internal components to your computer. Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.... ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your...
... internal components to your computer. Using 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.... ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your...
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...the plug directly. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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,... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible...
...the plug directly. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to the computer. 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,... to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible...
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... 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...adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The AC power light 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 the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your ...
... 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...adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The AC power light 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 the computer. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with your ...
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... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ...used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to run applications, ...
... using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged ...used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Continuing to run applications, ...
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... a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number...
... a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is...the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number...
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... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
... turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To...
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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 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.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. In this model...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot...
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... printers require a specific installation process. Setting up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to turn off .
... printers require a specific installation process. Setting up for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you to fully charge the main battery. Refer to turn off .
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...but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. 90 Getting Started Turning off the... to save your mind and decide to upgrade your computer. You must 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 . Factors to consider when choosing ...
...but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. 90 Getting Started Turning off the... to save your mind and decide to upgrade your computer. You must 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 . Factors to consider when choosing ...
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...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. If... you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep ... 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...
...sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left off. If... you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down using the Sleep ... 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...
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..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 94 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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...
..., press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 94 Getting Started Turning off the computer 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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NOTE These options can be set . 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 be set . 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 ...