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... on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic... lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
... on the market in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to trade-in or recycle your local government for our products. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic... lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the...
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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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...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information... applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
...stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to conserve computer energy. 37 See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information... applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. If the model you go. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
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...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the... battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo ...
...and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to an authorized service center. Remove the... battery pack. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any of temperature change such as stereo ...
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... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Setting up your...
... 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. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. To use it. Setting up your...
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.../cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. Failure to the computer. 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 socket, ...to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical ...
.../cable and AC adaptor Always use a multiple connector. Failure to the computer. 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 socket, ...to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical ...
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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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN ... 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 adaptor is not...
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. NOTE Locate the DC-IN ... 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 adaptor is not...
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...AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 130 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can...
...AC power source with the computer turned off for information on replacing the main battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on page 130 for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can...
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... the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
... the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust...
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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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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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58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. 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 and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ... 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. 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 and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from ... 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in...
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...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of computer Slot... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your...
...is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Back of computer Slot... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on page 132. 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your...
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... set up for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Turning off your computer when you to your work. It is off . Refer to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If...
... set up for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. If your printer. Turning off your computer when you to your work. It is off . Refer to lose your printer installation guide for a while. If...
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... few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system...
... few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in order to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. You must turn off your work, system settings, and current state of the computer to maintain the saved information, system...
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... For information on page 97. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to use and configure Hibernation mode see... Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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. Getting Started 91 Turning ...
... For information on page 97. Sleep saves the current state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you left it , including all open documents and programs to use and configure Hibernation mode see... Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, 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. Getting Started 91 Turning ...
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... down when you can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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...
... down when you can turn off the computer by opening the display panel. If you turn it again 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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... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while 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...
... the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options set separately for how they operate while 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...