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... recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the...
... recycling and reuse. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in accordance with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the...
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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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... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance... for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode ...
... leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance... for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode ...
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... moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...
... moisture. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ ...Exposure to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition,...
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...AC adaptor 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 in Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor...Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or...
...AC adaptor 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 in Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor...Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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... fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or 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... fire or other damage to avoid any damage caused by TOSHIBA to the computer. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any risk of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
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...connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug... on the side 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...
...connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug... on the side 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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...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... and will be used . 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage...
...NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: ... and will be used . 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage...
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... while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 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 objects from the keyboard area...
... while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. 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 objects from the keyboard area...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if 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 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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... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and ... in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 130. 16 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 computer. In this model, Slot A ...
... the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and ... in serious injury. Overheating your computer on page 130. 16 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 computer. In this model, Slot A ...
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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 .... Getting Started 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the...
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 .... Getting Started 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. Using your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Make sure to remove the...
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... will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
... will quickly and automatically return to memory, so that when you turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep...
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...it , including all open programs and files you left it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you were using. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when ...after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 the computer. For information on page 94. Sleep saves the...
...it , including all open programs and files you left it , including all open programs and files you will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is stored in memory, you were using. 90 Getting Started Turning off the computer Factors to consider when ...after turning off the computer using the Shut 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 the computer. For information on page 94. Sleep saves the...
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... then turns off 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. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Using the Shut down command The Shut down ... menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. This command closes all open programs, shuts down...
... then turns off 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. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. Using the Shut down command The Shut down ... menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. This command closes all open programs, shuts down...
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... computer is running on the options set. Getting Started 93 Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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...
... computer is running on the options set. Getting Started 93 Turning off by either pressing the power button or 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...