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... working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this...accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 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 electrical and electronic products put on the...
... working with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of this...accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 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 electrical and electronic products put on 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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...To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may... be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We ...
...To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Your computer model may... be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We ...
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... physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field... 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 temperature change such as stereo speakers (other ...
... physical contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field... 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 temperature change such as stereo speakers (other ...
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...underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location... fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
...underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. NOTE The cooling fan location... fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to and...
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... plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction 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 ...
... plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to follow this instruction 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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...Card that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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. Never attempt to a ...-IN 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...
...Card that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. 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. Never attempt to a ...-IN 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...
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...a time. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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. Disconnect the...
...a time. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be used . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on... of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 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. Disconnect the...
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... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to 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. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are ...
... the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to 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. Any small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your display are ...
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... displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software When 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. Follow the on...
... displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your software When 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. Follow the on...
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For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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
For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. 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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... located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is connected to be installed, 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. Make sure... the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire...
... located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is connected to be installed, 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. Make sure... the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional...
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... into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to set up a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you turn off your printer. If you are off the power...
... into a power source (even though the computer is being accessed, you to set up a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off ) to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you turn off your printer. If you are off the power...
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... using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in... must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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...
... using the Shut down completely, but it first saves the current state of the system is stored to the internal storage drive, no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in... must turn off your computer in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ 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...
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...Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using . Factors to consider when choosing... Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and ...
...Sleep mode. ❖ Restarting from where you left it , including all open programs and files you power down using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your unsaved information will be lost. For information on using . Factors to consider when choosing... Because the state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you were using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your internal storage drive, and then shuts down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to use and ...
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... turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on the 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
... turn off the computer by closing the display panel, depending on the 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 Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you 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...
... of Power Options screen 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is configured, you 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...