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...-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,... and reuse. 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...
...-out wheeled bin with a black bar symbol. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC,... and reuse. 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...
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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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...Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. Your computer ...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.
...Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that you go. Your computer ...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.
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... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe... power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2.
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe... power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2.
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... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have ... needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer....
... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have ... needs to a power outlet (even if your computer is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer....
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...secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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...or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
...secure electrical connection. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always 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...or damaging the surface. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to...
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The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer ... 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...
The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer ... 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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...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, ... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC...
...the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Once the battery is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, ... power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that, the battery will be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC...
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... point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel...
... point where it . Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn it on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting 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...
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting 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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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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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... 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. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is... in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the ...
... 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. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Slot B is... in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the ...
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...). Overheating your computer 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
...). Overheating your computer 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use...
... a printer Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the computer NOTE Some printers require a specific installation process. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use...
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... seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first... saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you 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...
... seconds before turning the computer on the operating system installed, you have more than restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first... saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you 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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...the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. Getting Started 91 ...
...the computer 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 the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns...Be sure to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 97. Getting Started 91 ...
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If you turn off the computer 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 ...
If you turn off the computer 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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... can be set . NOTE These options 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...
... can be set . NOTE These options 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...