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...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb...
...environment and human health through the responsible use of natural resources and the adoption of waste management strategies that focus on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and ...with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of lead (Pb...
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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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... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep...
... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to a configuration that your computer is set to enter the low-power Sleep...
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... the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction...
... the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of your computer, and never expose the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction...
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Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but...of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but...of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always ...cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid any risk ...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always ...cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to avoid any risk ...
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... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug ... 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...
... to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug ... 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...
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...AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes ...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ...
...AC power source with the computer turned off for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes ...amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is charged for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that ...
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...for the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright... dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
...for the first time The computer is now ready for you turn it on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may not be careful to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Any small bright... dots that may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an ...
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Setting up your...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Setting up your...
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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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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make sure your ... 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. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. If only one memory module is the top slot. In this model, Slot A is the bottom slot. Always make sure your ... 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. Slot B is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in serious injury. 17 Reconnect the cables. 58 Getting Started Adding memory...
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... 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC...up. 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Using your computer or AC adaptor...
... 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC...up. 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 a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the slot. Using your computer or AC adaptor...
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... installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off . If you turn off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off the computer Pressing the power...
... installation guide for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off . If you turn off ) to turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you are off the computer Pressing the power...
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... a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save 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... it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation...
... a few seconds before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save 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... it first saves the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). Since Hibernation...
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...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from... mode" on page 94. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep:...
...❖ When starting up again, the computer returns 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. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from... mode" on page 94. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the system is in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your work first. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep:...
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... can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off 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...
... can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is configured, you can turn it off 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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Once the computer is running 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 ...
Once the computer is running 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 ...