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...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. This product is in other partners ...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The...
...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. For information on the battery. This Directive applies to EU member countries only and does not apply to end users in Europe, Toshiba is already working with a black bar symbol. This product is in other partners ...), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for our products. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *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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...computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the... saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
...computer energy. 37 To conserve energy, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of the... saving features active, so that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management ...
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...your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never ...
...your work environment and tips for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of travel. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Never ...
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... by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. ...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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.
... by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. ...'s cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 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.
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...so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock,...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, ...
...so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock,...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. 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, ...
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... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...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...
... that shipped with your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC...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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...will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer...
...will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light ...by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer...
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.... Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
.... Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or... will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it .
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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. 50 Getting Started...
... 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. 50 Getting Started...
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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. 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖... up. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... 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. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this condition, observe the following: ❖... up. If only one memory module is to a power outlet (even if your computer is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B Slot... place your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130....
... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before restarting the computer. Slot B Slot... place your computer is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130....
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... will not be using the Shut down option to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
... will not be using the Shut down option to lose your work , system settings, and current state of the computer to fully charge the main battery. Getting Started 89 Turning off the computer Turning off the computer Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause...
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...computer. 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including ...
...computer. 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 from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it , including ...
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...down command completely shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the computer. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. The computer 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 work first. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode.
...down command completely shuts down button in the lower-right corner of the computer. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. For information on page 96. The computer 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 work first. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode.
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... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...
... the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. 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...