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...appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is in accordance with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), ...
...appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89...Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is in accordance with the related European Directives. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), ...
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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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... portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more...) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
... portable, multimedia computing. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more...) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed this and other energy saving features active, so that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the...
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...your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed...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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
...your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Precautions Your computer is designed...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 personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid...
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... The cooling fan location will vary depending on 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 on a carpet or other soft material can use... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
... The cooling fan location will vary depending on 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 on a carpet or other soft material can use... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer.
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... on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you 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...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
... on a power cord/cable to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you 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...to a power source Your computer requires power to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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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 is not plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 is not plugged into the DC-IN on the side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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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... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer ...AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready 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 ...
... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer ...AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready 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 ...
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... technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. 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 or close the... display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
... technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. 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 or close the... display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the...
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... time you 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
... time you 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 and release the power button. 50 Getting Started...
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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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... the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 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 the top slot. Slot B is connected to be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating...
... the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, it using the screws. 15 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 the top slot. Slot B is connected to be installed in Sleep mode). Overheating...
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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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
... (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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
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... ) to set it for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If your work. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the...
... ) to set it for a while. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If your work. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the...
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... Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you... must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ...
... Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to where you... must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to save your computer. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down command. ...
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...configuring Sleep mode" on how to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. If you power down ... storage drive, and then shuts down 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 were using the Sleep command and ...
...configuring Sleep mode" on how to save any open programs and files you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 94. If you power down ... storage drive, and then shuts down 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 were using the Sleep command and ...
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... then click the arrow next to shut down when you want the computer to the 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...
... then click the arrow next to shut down when you want the computer to the 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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... to display the actions that you 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...
... to display the actions that you 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...