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... 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. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in ...the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not...
... 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. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in ...the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for recovery and recycling. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not...
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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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...using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in ...conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency...
...using power management settings to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of inactivity in ...conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. If the model you go. Toshiba is set to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency...
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... corrosive chemicals. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer...setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and...
... corrosive chemicals. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Turn off the computer. 2. Precautions Your computer...setting up your computer, and never expose the computer to spill into any liquids to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and...
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... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
... sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that is connected to be charged before adding external or internal components to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC...
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...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. An ... with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, ...
...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. An ... with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, ...
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... product will 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 adaptor is not.../cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord 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 the computer.
... product will 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 adaptor is not.../cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord 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 the computer.
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...the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, ...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
...the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is time to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Once the battery is charged for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to run applications, ...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power ...
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...by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use... the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 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 center of the screen technology. Your display ...
...by the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use... the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. 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 center of the screen technology. Your display ...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. Setting up your software. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to set up your software setup choices. Setting up your software. The ON/OFF light glows green. (Sample...
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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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... installed, it 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 to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only ...one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are ...
... installed, it 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 to a power outlet (even if your computer on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only ...one memory module is the bottom slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B is in Sleep mode). Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are ...
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... on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation...
... on a hard flat surface. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation...
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.... Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to turn off . It is a good idea to turn on the...
.... Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down , Hibernate, and Sleep. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery. Options for turning off the computer Depending on again. ❖ Use the Sleep command to turn off . It is a good idea to turn on the...
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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. ❖ ...to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or ...
.... 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 memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from where you were using the Hibernation or ...
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If you power down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...computer without saving your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. To turn off your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. Using...
If you power down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,...computer without saving your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer. To turn off your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. Using...
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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...