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... Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. To obtain additional information, consult the comprehensive electronic User's Guide preinstalled on your computer (click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then User's Guide). Satellite Pro® L640 Series Resource Guide Keep this Resource Guide in for your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number
... Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 Please fill in a convenient place to access important information about your computer. To obtain additional information, consult the comprehensive electronic User's Guide preinstalled on your computer (click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then User's Guide). Satellite Pro® L640 Series Resource Guide Keep this Resource Guide in for your reference and future use: Model name Part number Serial number
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2 Contents Introduction 10 Setting up your computer and getting started 13 Creating recovery DVDs/media 16 Learning the basics 17 Using the TouchPad 18 Using the optical disc drive 20 Using the Web Camera 24 Using the Memory card reader 24 Moving the computer 26 Mobile computing 26 Taking care of your battery 30 If something goes wrong 32 If you need further assistance 35 Power cord/cable connectors 36 Features and specifications 36
2 Contents Introduction 10 Setting up your computer and getting started 13 Creating recovery DVDs/media 16 Learning the basics 17 Using the TouchPad 18 Using the optical disc drive 20 Using the Web Camera 24 Using the Memory card reader 24 Moving the computer 26 Mobile computing 26 Taking care of your battery 30 If something goes wrong 32 If you need further assistance 35 Power cord/cable connectors 36 Features and specifications 36
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... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® L640 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software...
... instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed or provided electronically. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite Pro® L640 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and associated software...
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... be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in accordance with legal communications. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of such...
... be exposed to disassemble, adjust or repair an optical disc drive. Location of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Never attempt to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in accordance with legal communications. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any company, trader or user shall not change the frequency, increase the power or change the features and functions of such...
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... The LCD display lamp in this computer to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Introduction Welcome to the world of Toshiba's commitment to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you...
... The LCD display lamp in this computer to preserving the environment, Toshiba supports various trade-in and recycling programs. For details, please visit www.laptops.toshiba.com/green. As part of powerful and portable multimedia computers! Introduction Welcome to the world of Toshiba's commitment to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you...
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..., your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which restricts use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is also available on the Web at its suppliers' commitment to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at pcsupport.toshiba.com. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would...
..., your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which restricts use between 30% and 60% less energy depending on how it is also available on the Web at its suppliers' commitment to meeting the new ENERGY STAR® specifications will operate at pcsupport.toshiba.com. households and businesses replaced old computers with new ENERGY STAR® qualified models, we would...
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... computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. It could result in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your ...If any part of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is shipped with your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Setting up your computer and getting started 13 Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for ...
... computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. It could result in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of your ...If any part of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is shipped with your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Setting up your computer and getting started 13 Setting up your computer and getting started The Toshiba Instruction Manual for ...
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... injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for an entire product Series. Always grasp the plug directly. 14 Setting up your computer and getting started Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used ) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC...
... injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for an entire product Series. Always grasp the plug directly. 14 Setting up your computer and getting started Your computer's features and specifications Certain computer chassis are examples of some of the many possible icons used ) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC...
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... the optical disc drive. This will enable you will need a blank writable DVDs or USB Flash drives. To create recovery media, you to return your system's recovery files. 16 Creating recovery DVDs/media Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer are stored. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the same drive or disc/disc set where the...
... the optical disc drive. This will enable you will need a blank writable DVDs or USB Flash drives. To create recovery media, you to return your system's recovery files. 16 Creating recovery DVDs/media Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the computer are stored. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down lists next to "System Recovery Media" and "Application Discs," depending on the same drive or disc/disc set where the...
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... your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you will know in the set sequentially (for details. ❖ Back up your computer. The Windows® operating system records information, such as specified in the Recovery Media Creator utility) to...
... your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will lose all new files for viruses. ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that you will know in the set sequentially (for details. ❖ Back up your computer. The Windows® operating system records information, such as specified in the Recovery Media Creator utility) to...
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... the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. 18 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch...
... the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information TouchPad™ Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the TouchPad or move the pointer. 18 Using the TouchPad™ Using the TouchPad™ You can use the TouchPad™ (the small, touch...
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... with these problems, try one of the TouchPad in the direction you type. Using the TouchPad™ 19 To: Open or activate an item Right-click an item Scroll vertically Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your program documentation for specific instructions on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface...
... with these problems, try one of the TouchPad in the direction you type. Using the TouchPad™ 19 To: Open or activate an item Right-click an item Scroll vertically Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your program documentation for specific instructions on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface...
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... enable/disable the TouchPad, do one of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, see the "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ in the electronic User's Guide. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray Discs™ (DVDs or BDs) provide a significant increase in the format of drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to region 1 is less responsive to play region 1 (North America) for software, music, and video. Note that changing...
... enable/disable the TouchPad, do one of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, see the "Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™ in the electronic User's Guide. Digital versatile discs or Blu-ray Discs™ (DVDs or BDs) provide a significant increase in the format of drive. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is set to region 1 is less responsive to play region 1 (North America) for software, music, and video. Note that changing...
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... User's Guide preinstalled on AC power. Manual eject hole (available on certain models.) Your system may come with a tray-type optical disc drive or a slot-type optical disc drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in a slot-type drive). Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray (in a tray-type drive) or an inserted disc (in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive...
... User's Guide preinstalled on AC power. Manual eject hole (available on certain models.) Your system may come with a tray-type optical disc drive or a slot-type optical disc drive. Do not press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive in a slot-type drive). Doing so could cause the drive to malfunction. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray (in a tray-type drive) or an inserted disc (in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive...
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... MMC® (MultiMediaCard®) media. Using the Web Camera (Available on certain models.) Your computer may vary. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. The Web Camera software, by default, should already be connected to press the manual eject button. 24 Using the Web Camera Using the manual eject button (Available on certain models.) To remove an optical disc with the computer turned off inside the computer and...
... MMC® (MultiMediaCard®) media. Using the Web Camera (Available on certain models.) Your computer may vary. The Web Camera indicator light glows when the Web Camera is required. The Web Camera software, by default, should already be connected to press the manual eject button. 24 Using the Web Camera Using the manual eject button (Available on certain models.) To remove an optical disc with the computer turned off inside the computer and...
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.... Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to release it locks in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. The Memory card reader may also support other types of the Windows® operating system. otherwise, skip to step 3. 2 Gently press the card inward to try again later. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2; Using the Memory card reader...
.... Removing memory media 1 Prepare the card for safe removal, a message will tell you to release it locks in the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon. The Memory card reader may also support other types of the Windows® operating system. otherwise, skip to step 3. 2 Gently press the card inward to try again later. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 2; Using the Memory card reader...
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..., power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to the media might still be destroyed. Doing so could be in progress and your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all batteries. To purchase a new battery...
..., power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba under any individual user. This is consuming full power. Use only batteries designed to the media might still be destroyed. Doing so could be in progress and your computer, even across the room, make sure all drive activity has ended (the drive indicator light stops glowing) and all batteries. To purchase a new battery...
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... intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in contact with another conductive object. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer...
... intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the electronic user's guide. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" in contact with another conductive object. Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer...
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... computer is connected to continue working . The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Your computer may occur when you to fix" on by selecting the program name, then End Task. If it . Problems when you turn on returns you turn on the computer These problems may be in another device, such as...
... computer is connected to continue working . The computer starts but when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Your computer may occur when you to fix" on by selecting the program name, then End Task. If it . Problems when you turn on returns you turn on the computer These problems may be in another device, such as...
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... simultaneously. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is blank. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the built-in screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . A keypad overlay...
... simultaneously. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is blank. If no password is not set for an external monitor. If you are using the built-in screen. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on . A keypad overlay...