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... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last ...this product, it must be sent to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with...
... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that when the last ...this product, it must be sent to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the related European Directives. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with...
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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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...maximum energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...174; logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to...
...maximum energy efficiency. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Your computer ships with the ENERGY...174; logo on using power management settings to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to...
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...; Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part... injury or damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment ...
...; Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. ❖ Equipment that are connected to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. If any part... injury or damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment ...
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... your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction ... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using...
... your computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. To use it. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction ... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using...
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... outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by 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 used) has... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your ...
... outlet, or to operate. Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by 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 used) has... Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to follow this instruction may have been provided with your ...
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.../cable 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 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 ...
.../cable 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 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 ...
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...to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable ...computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After...
...to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable ...computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. After...
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... the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic...
... the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is operated on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen will... may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic...
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... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you through steps to 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. The ON/OFF...
... devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you through steps to 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. The ON/OFF...
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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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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... 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. 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
... 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. 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 carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
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... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7...
... (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Back of the slot. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the... Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 7...
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...'s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure.
...'s storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for a while. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure.
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... or if you left off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. If you will not be using...hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the...
... or if you left off your computer, save your work, system settings, and current state of the system is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Sleep. If you will not be using...hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the...
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...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 unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ... 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 unsaved information will be lost. Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your ... 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 ...
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... configured, 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...
... configured, 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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... for the options you want the computer to go 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... for the options you want the computer to go 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 the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...