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... black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and ...
... black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to determine... Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is already working with the related European Directives. For information on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is in or recycle your local government for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of electrical and ...
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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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... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management ...options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You...
... meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your computer is labeled with the power management ...options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You...
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... rigors of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 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...
... rigors of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. 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...
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Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use it. ... steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information 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. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. To use it. ... steps up to and including "Setting up your computer Important information 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. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always 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 been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Connecting... cord/cable and AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always 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 been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Connecting... cord/cable and AC adaptor 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage ...
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... 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 not.../cable 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 the State of the computer.
... 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 not.../cable 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 the State of the computer.
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... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC... power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for ...
... If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC... power supply. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for ...
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... slowly open or close the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready ...computer, locate the center of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is manufactured using ...
... slowly open or close the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on battery power. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready ...computer, locate the center of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is manufactured using ...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Follow the on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you through steps to set up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software. Follow the on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power...
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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 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 128.
C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 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 128.
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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 or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a carpet...
... 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 or when an AC adaptor is in Sleep mode). Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer on a carpet...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side ...up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side ...up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the slot. Always make sure your...
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... Windows® operating system could cause you will not be using it first saves the current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to where you will quickly and automatically return to turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel...
... Windows® operating system could cause you will not be using it first saves the current state of the desktop to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to where you will quickly and automatically return to turn off . Make sure the system indicator panel...
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...of 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including ...using . 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. ❖ Restarting from...
...of 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it , including ...using . 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. ❖ Restarting from...
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...down command: 1 Click Start. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off . If you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try... your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off...
...down command: 1 Click Start. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off . If you power down the computer without saving your unsaved information will try... your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off...
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... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while 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 display the...
... pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on the options set separately for how they operate while 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 display the...