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... *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on the...
... *The product complies with the Information: requirements of this product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for CE-Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse...Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on how to trade-in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on 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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... portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will... configuration that your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go.
... portable, multimedia computing. You can accompany you wherever you purchased is qualified, it is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. To conserve energy, your computer will... configuration that your computer is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you go.
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... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
... as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. Exposure to an authorized service center. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Precautions Your computer is designed to...
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... setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling...
... setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover...to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is connected to a power source" on page 46. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer. NOTE The cooling...
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...the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface....serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ...
...the computer. Never pull on one socket could cause fire or damage to charge the computer's battery. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer), or use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface....serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle 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 ...
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...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 ...attempt 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. NOTE Locate the DC...
...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 ...attempt 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. NOTE Locate the DC...
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...plugged in the 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 completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. 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 ...
...plugged in the 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 completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. 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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... the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the...
... the computer by the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the...
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... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Setting up your...
... first time, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Setting up your...
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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 For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128.
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... memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). 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. 16 Turn ...damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot...
... memory module is to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is in Sleep mode). 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. 16 Turn ...damage or a fire, possibly resulting 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 a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed, it must be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot...
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... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
... failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is turned on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. 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. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and...
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... you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off your computer in -use light are retained indefinitely. You must turn off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while...
... you have more than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off your computer in -use light are retained indefinitely. You must turn off the computer: Shut down completely, but it for a while...
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... 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. ❖...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ ...
... 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. ❖...the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ ...
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...the operating system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. If you power down the operating system,...To turn 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. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work ...
...the operating system, and then turns off your computer. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. If you power down the operating system,...To turn 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. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work ...
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... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to display the actions that you 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...
... Power Options screen 5 Select the options you want the computer to display the actions that you 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...