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...Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this... product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers...
...Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of waste management strategies that when the last end user wishes to discard this... product. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers...
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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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... preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve...and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer...
... preset to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve...and other energy saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer...
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...to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain..., water, seawater or moisture. If any part of the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of temperature change such as air conditioner ...
...to withstand the rigors of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain..., water, seawater or moisture. If any part of the computer. Exposure to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of temperature change such as air conditioner ...
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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 is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
... 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 is in serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is...
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...the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle ...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully 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) ...
...the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle ...avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Be careful if you use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully 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) ...
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... port 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 plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped 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. Wash hands after handling....
... port 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 plugged into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped 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. Wash hands after handling....
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...few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC... information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully ...
...few hours at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run applications, features, and devices. Disconnect the AC... information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully ...
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... panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time... computer, the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to remove any pens or other hand to turn it on battery power.
... panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time... computer, the brightness of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to remove any pens or other hand to turn it on battery power.
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..., if you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to 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. NOTE The names...
..., if you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to 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. NOTE The names...
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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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...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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. Always ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top 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 the computer. If only one memory module is to remove the...
...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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. Slot B is the bottom slot. Always ... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top 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 the computer. If only one memory module is to remove the...
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... when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
... when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module...
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... printer installation guide for a while. It is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If your work. Turning off ) to your printer. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your printer does not support Plug and...
... printer installation guide for a while. It is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. Refer to fully charge the main battery. If your work. Turning off ) to your printer. If you turn off your computer when you to lose your printer does not support Plug and...
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... 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 less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use..., you will not be using the computer for several days or if you left 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...
... 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 less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use..., you will not be using the computer for several days or if you left 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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...saves the current state of the system is stored in which 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 the computer. For information on how to use and configure... Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
...saves the current state of the system is stored in which 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 the computer. For information on how to use and configure... Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using . ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the...
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...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can 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 the Shut...
...: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to shut down when you can 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 the Shut...
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... to display the actions that you 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...
... to display the actions that you 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...