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...countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on 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 the.../or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ...
...countries such as the United States. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on 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 the.../or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on how to trade-in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) ...
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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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Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection ..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy...
Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in the Environmental Protection ..., your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. If the model you leave this computer to conserve computer energy...
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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 prolonged physical contact .... Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture...
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 prolonged physical contact .... Turn off the computer. 2. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to an authorized service center. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. Disconnect the AC adaptor from : ❖ Dust, moisture...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "... fan location will vary depending on page 46. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "... fan location will vary depending on page 46. 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. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
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.../cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always 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, ...ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/...
.../cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Always 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, ...ensure a secure electrical connection. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of fire or other damage to the computer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/...
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... Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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 ...
... Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State 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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... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
... receiving correct input from the AC power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is charged for more than a few hours ... recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used...
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... appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology.
... appear on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is... now ready for you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology.
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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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button.
... 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 empty. 3 Press and release the power button.
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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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... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Always make sure your...
... when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. In this model, Slot A is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system... Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. Always make sure your...
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... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
... (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module 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 or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat...
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... completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you are...
... completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. It is being accessed, you turn on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for several days or if you are...
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... 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the state in which you left off the computer...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to use and configure ...
... 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 . Sleep saves the current state of the computer to the state in which you left off the computer...Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save any open documents and programs to use and configure ...
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... mode. For information on page 96. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts... down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open...
... mode. For information on page 96. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer. This command closes all open programs, shuts... down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open...
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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...