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.... Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. This product is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. The European Union WEEE... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined...
.... Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on recycling and reuse. For information on the battery. This product is already working with design engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. The European Union WEEE... (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. This Directive requires producers of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined...
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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. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts... conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37
... information applies. If the model you purchased is qualified, it is set to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. You can accompany you wherever you leave this computer to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts... conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. We recommend that you go. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37
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... of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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. ❖ Avoid...
... of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of travel. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work To... should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 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. ❖ Avoid...
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..."Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
..."Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that is in serious injury. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. 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. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC...
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Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)...on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to...
Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used)...on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on one socket could...your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to...
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...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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...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 ...
...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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTE Locate the DC-IN port on the indicator...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 ...
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...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is ...
...adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows green. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is ...
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... it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer...
... it beyond the point where it . Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an... intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for you to turn on your computer...
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... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
... turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
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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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...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 a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
...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. In this model, Slot A is the top slot. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer ...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 a hard flat surface. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with any object. ❖ Never place your ... remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right...
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... being accessed, you are retained indefinitely. It is a good idea to 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...
... being accessed, you are retained indefinitely. It is a good idea to 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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.... 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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and ...
.... 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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and ...
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... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer using the Shut down the computer without... command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . The computer closes all open programs, shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your computer. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer using the Shut down the computer without... command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost.
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NOTE These options 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 ...
NOTE These options 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 ...