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...to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If... and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23...
...to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product. If... and end-of-life strategies for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. This product is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23...
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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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... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system ...and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration ...
... computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system ...and display within 15 minutes of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration ...
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... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed...to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of ...
... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Turn off the computer. 2. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Precautions Your computer is designed...to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. If any part of ...
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... is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
... is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖...
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...and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been 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 follow this instruction may ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause ...
...and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to do so may have been 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 follow this instruction may ... could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Never pull on one socket could cause ...
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...will 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. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white....
...will 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. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows white....
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...power management settings, and features 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for more than a few hours at a time. After that...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 time to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the...
...power management settings, and features 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. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for more than a few hours at a time. After that...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 time to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the...
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... a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the...hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on...
... a comfortable viewing angle. (Sample Illustration) Opening the display panel NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on and begin using high-precision technology. Getting Started 49 Using the...hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on...
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... to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Setting up your...
... to your software setup choices. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Setting up your...
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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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If only one memory module is to be installed, 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 For this condition, ... secure it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can ...
If only one memory module is to be installed, 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 For this condition, ... secure it must be installed in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on a carpet or other soft material can ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block ... in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block ... in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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... the following procedure. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting...
... the following procedure. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off ) to fully charge the main battery. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to lose your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting...
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... it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again... will not be using the computer 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
... it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again... will not be using the computer 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 system is stored to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main...
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... using the Hibernation or Shut down using . 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down the ... mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you power down commands. ❖ When starting...
... using the Hibernation or Shut down using . 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 internal storage drive, and then shuts down the ... mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is stored in memory, you power down commands. ❖ When starting...
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... if you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Start button Arrow (Sample Image) 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 the Shut...
... if you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. Start button Arrow (Sample Image) 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 the Shut...
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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 ...
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 ...