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...Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of -life strategies for ... is already working 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 Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product...
...Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Although the initial emphasis is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of -life strategies for ... is already working 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 Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. Please contact your product...
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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 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 30
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... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 What to...
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34 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... Web Camera 141 Using the Memory card reader 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an instant password 151 Using a supervisor password 152 Using a user password 153...
34 Contents Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 134 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 135 Exploring the desktop 135 Finding your way around the desktop 136 Setting up for communications ... Web Camera 141 Using the Memory card reader 142 Inserting memory media 142 Removing memory media 143 Chapter 5: Utilities 144 TOSHIBA Assist 145 Connect 146 Secure 147 Protect & Fix 148 Optimize 149 TOSHIBA Application Installer 150 Setting passwords 151 Using an instant password 151 Using a supervisor password 152 Using a user password 153...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175... computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 186
... Windows® operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 175... computing habits 179 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 180 If you need further assistance 184 Before you contact Toshiba 184 Contacting Toshiba 184 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 185 Toshiba's worldwide offices 186
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... you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is ...preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with...
... you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is ...preset to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with...
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... ❖ Equipment that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that generates a strong... comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... ❖ Equipment that are connected to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that generates a strong... comfortably throughout the day. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of the computer. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using 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. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up ...
... on the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using 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. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up ...
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... that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
... that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Failure to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in...
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... to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main... battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green 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...
... to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to follow this product will expose you an indication of the main... battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows green 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...
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...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC...
...AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to charge a fully charged battery can be used . To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for..., and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC...
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... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power.
... hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... and be able to increase the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power.
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.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up 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. 50 Getting Started...
.... The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up 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. 50 Getting Started...
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C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 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 128. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 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 128. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the...
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.... ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. ... Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional...
.... ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Make sure to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. ... Restart the computer. Overheating your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional...
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... drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
... drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off...
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...to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 in Sleep mode. ❖...
...to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns... 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While 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 in Sleep mode. ❖...
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Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving ... open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first.
Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving ... open programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first.
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NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...
NOTE These options can be set . 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 ...