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...recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle ...
...recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of this product... (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with the related European Directives. Although the initial emphasis is in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle ...
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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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...information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management...you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave...
...information applies. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management...you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is labeled with the power management options preset to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to a configuration that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. We recommend that you leave...
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... injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid...
... injury. Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid...
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...cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To 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 the computer. Using your computer ...
...cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. To 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 the computer. Using your computer ...
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... resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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...Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 serious injury. Always ...
... resulting in serious injury. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you 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...Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor 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 serious injury. Always ...
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... to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47 Connecting... 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...
... to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started 47 Connecting... 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...
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... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a...ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply....
... malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off until the battery light glows green. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a...ready to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply....
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... manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
... manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or...
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.../OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up your software. The first time 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. Follow the on...
.../OFF light glows green. (Sample Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. Setting up your software. The first time 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. Follow the on...
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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. C600/C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover C670 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover
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... 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. Overheating your computer on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when...
... 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. Overheating your computer on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ...cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on or when...
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...your computer on or when an AC adaptor 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 a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the ... (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer ...
...your computer on or when an AC adaptor 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 a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the ... (even if your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. 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 computer. ❖ Always operate your computer ...
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... available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and...
... available for turning off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down , Hibernate, and Sleep. It is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and...
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...page 94. 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 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 all ...
...page 94. 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 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 all ...
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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 operating system, and ... to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu.
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 operating system, and ... to enter Hibernation mode. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu.
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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 shut down...
... 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 shut down...