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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), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury ... the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working ...
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), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury ... the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This product is already working ...
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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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...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by ..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave ...
...that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by ..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave ...
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If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates ...computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...
If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to withstand the rigors of travel. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates ...computer. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of use, and to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖...
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Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs ... 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs ... 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
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...remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please ... electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 ensure a secure ...
...remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please ... electrical outlet, or to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always confirm that 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 ensure a secure ...
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NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. 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 on ... product 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...
NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator panel glows white. 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 on ... product 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...
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...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...source with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving...
...TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting...source with the computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for information on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving...
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... to slowly open or close the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift ... The computer is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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...
... to slowly open or close the display panel. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift ... The computer is now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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...
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... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
... power To 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to...
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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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...an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be 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. Using your ...
...an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be 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. Using your ...
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...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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... to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer...
...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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... to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer...
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If you turn 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 work. Turning off the power while a disk/...
If you turn 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 work. Turning off the power while a disk/...
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... if you will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files...
... if you will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off . Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your files...
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...the computer. NOTE After your work first. 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 computer 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 the computer ❖ When starting up again...
...the computer. NOTE After your work first. 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 computer 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 the computer ❖ When starting up again...
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... when you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 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...
... when you can start the computer up again, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. 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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... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options 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...
... Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the Hibernation options 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...