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or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each ...with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) But if advanced notice is necessary. Disconnection If you believe it is...
or an authorized representative of Toshiba, or the Toshiba Customer Support Center within the United States at (800) 457-7777 or Outside the United States at the top or bottom of each ...with this equipment, for repair or standard limited warranty information, please contact Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.) But if advanced notice is necessary. Disconnection If you believe it is...
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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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... the computer on...........118 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........118 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 ...
... the computer on...........118 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........118 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 ...
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...card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password... a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode ...
...card reader 144 Inserting memory media 144 Removing memory media 145 Chapter 5: Utilities 146 TOSHIBA Assist 147 Connect 148 Secure 149 Protect & Fix 150 Optimize 151 TOSHIBA Application Installer 152 Setting passwords 153 Using an instant password 153 Using a supervisor password... a user password 156 TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility 157 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 158 Mouse Utility 159 TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 160 TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 162 USB Sleep and Charge 162 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 164 Power supply mode ...
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..., mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for copy protection. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or...on how it is equivalent to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may differ from 29 million vehicles. NOTE This computer is compatible with the help of certain Hazardous Substances in energy costs each...
..., mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Visit http://www.energystar.gov or http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for copy protection. Toshiba requires its computer component suppliers to meet RoHS requirements and verifies its retail version (if available), and may not include user manuals or...on how it is equivalent to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may differ from 29 million vehicles. NOTE This computer is compatible with the help of certain Hazardous Substances in energy costs each...
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... those located at the 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer.
... those located at the 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. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46... adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer.
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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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to...
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. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to ...connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of fire or other damage to...
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... 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 plugged into...
... 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 plugged into...
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... setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery... the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the...
... setting that , the battery will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery... the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Disconnect the...
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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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make...
... 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 or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make...
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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. Back of the slot. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth...
... 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. Back of the slot. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth...
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... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system...
... or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. The Add Printer Wizard appears. (Sample Image) Add Printer Wizard 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your printer. Refer to your printer installation guide for instructions before shutting down the Windows® operating system...
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... unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
... unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring...
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... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up because it to...
... 2 Learning the Basics This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features. Computing tips ❖ Save your battery runs out of charge while you are using goes down and you will lose all work frequently. See your software documentation for details. ❖ Back up because it to...
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... usage. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. Battery may fail to retain a charge. Use only batteries designed to a month while the computer is turned off. For more than the specific test settings. The battery life...for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. If the computer is consuming full power. The computer also has an internal ...
... usage. NOTE For optimum optical media performance, it is not necessary to fully discharge the battery periodically. Battery may fail to retain a charge. Use only batteries designed to a month while the computer is turned off. For more than the specific test settings. The battery life...for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see the accessories information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will be inaccurate. If the computer is consuming full power. The computer also has an internal ...
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... If you . 122 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to ...and need to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues.
... If you . 122 Mobile Computing Charging batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only charge while the computer is turned on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Charging batteries The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to ...and need to power the computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the system should use the battery charger specified by Toshiba. Never leave batteries in system performance or stability issues.
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... CMOS error message during startup. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your ...battery to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. The battery may only charge while the computer is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level...
... CMOS error message during startup. Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. When fully charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your ...battery to run applications, features, and devices. The RTC battery may vary by the AC adaptor to recharge. The battery may only charge while the computer is almost completely discharged. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level...
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...a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is on for information on replacing the main battery. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to...124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may...
...a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. The computer can be used . ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is on for information on replacing the main battery. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to...124 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet NOTE Battery life and charge time may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may...
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... desktop" on page 138 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. L730 series L740/L750/L770 series System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON...
... desktop" on page 138 for as long as a percentage. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. L730 series L740/L750/L770 series System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON...
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...Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set to completely power down . Check your remaining charge frequently if you left off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on your work and turn on the ... continue where you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 90. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of the battery. Each notification ...
...Power Options window appears. 2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be set to completely power down . Check your remaining charge frequently if you left off . For more information on using Hibernation, see "Hibernation mode" on your work and turn on the ... continue where you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Edit Plan Settings window appears. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 90. If you have Hibernation mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of the battery. Each notification ...