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The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with... strategies for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union...
The party responsible for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. For information on the battery. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in other partners to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with... strategies for our products. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on the market in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union...
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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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... energy efficiency. We recommend that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the...and other energy saving features active, so that you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 If the model you go. Your...
... energy efficiency. We recommend that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. To conserve energy, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the...and other energy saving features active, so that you leave this computer to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 If the model you go. Your...
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... up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to ...
... up your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage ...to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of use, and to ...
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...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your ... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in Sleep mode). Setting up your ... underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
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... may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ...damage to the computer. 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
... may have been provided with your computer carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. 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 ...damage to the computer. 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 an incompatible adaptor or charger. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power ...
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...IN port 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 adaptor .... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting to...
...IN port 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 adaptor .... _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the Quick Start Card that shipped with wet hands. 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. Getting Started 47 Connecting to...
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...the AC adaptor to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used... used . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
...the AC adaptor to power the computer. After that, the battery will allow the battery to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on the applications, power management settings, and features used... used . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is ... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display...
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is ... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on battery power. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display...
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... Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Follow the on...
... Illustration) Turning on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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. Follow the on...
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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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...the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory..., 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, ...
...the work surface before restarting the computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer is the bottom slot. If only one memory..., 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, ...
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ... on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. In this condition, observe...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when ... on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. In this condition, observe...
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... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
... one option available for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. If you change your mind and decide to continue...
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... 94. 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 state in which you left off the computer ...
... 94. 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 state in which you left off the computer ...
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For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then ... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button...
For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then ... button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will try to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down button...
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... running on the options set. NOTE These options can turn it 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...
... running on the options set. NOTE These options can turn it 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...