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... of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling...the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in other partners to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol...
... of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in Europe, Toshiba is in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on recycling...the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in other partners to discard this product. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol...
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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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... applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. 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 a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power...
... applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. 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 a configuration that your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. Toshiba is a partner in AC power...
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... permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to an...
... permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Remove the battery pack. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to an...
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...fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual ...vary depending on page 46. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Getting...
...fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual ...vary depending on page 46. To use it. See "Connecting to a power source" on the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Getting...
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...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. AC adaptor...socket could cause fire or damage to do so 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...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.
...that may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. AC adaptor...socket could cause fire or damage to do so 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...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.
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NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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 California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect... light 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 adaptor...
NOTE Locate the DC-IN port 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 California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect... light 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 adaptor...
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...on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for system operation...
...on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time... cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to recharge. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for system operation...
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... panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
... panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. This is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of...
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... time you 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. Setting up your...
... time you 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. Setting up your...
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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. 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 the top slot. 58 Getting...
... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. 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 the top slot. 58 Getting...
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... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently...
... and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently...
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... button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer when you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
... button before turning the computer on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your computer when you left off ) to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in order to upgrade your work , system settings, and current state of the...
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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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors to.... 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. Factors to.... 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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If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. This command closes ... Started 91 Turning off your computer. For information on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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 button in the lower...
If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. This command closes ... Started 91 Turning off your computer. For information on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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 button in the lower...
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... want the computer to shut down lists. 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...
... want the computer to shut down lists. 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...