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...Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic ... of waste management strategies that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for our products. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
...Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and/or the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. For information on the battery. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic ... of waste management strategies that this product conforms to appropriate facilities for our products. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The party responsible for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will...
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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 STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that...
...ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to a configuration that you leave this computer to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR®...powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Introduction Welcome to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. We recommend that...
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... computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the... field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater...
... computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to spill into any of travel. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for setting up your computer, contains helpful information for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of the... field, such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Remove the battery pack. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater...
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...fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
...fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your ...computer or AC adaptor with your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU...
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...directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock.../cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure 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 socket...
...directly. Be careful if you use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock.../cable to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure 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 socket...
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... of the computer. Failure to a live electrical 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 ...
... of the computer. Failure to a live electrical 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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... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on...and features used to select a power level setting 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 replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for more than a few hours at a ...
... NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for information on...and features used to select a power level setting 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 replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for more than a few hours at a ...
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... brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be ... the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This 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. Small bright ...
... brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on the display panel and be ... the computer by the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This 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. Small bright ...
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... time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The first time 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. NOTE The names...
... time, do not turn on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. The first time 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. NOTE The names...
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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 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. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 128.
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Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned ...
Make sure to be installed, it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned ...
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... the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of.... Getting Started 61 Adding 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.
... the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of.... Getting Started 61 Adding 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.
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... off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you turn off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating...
... off the power while a disk/disc is a good idea to memory, so that when you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you turn off the computer: Shut down the Windows® operating...
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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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
...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 after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes...
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Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving ...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your...
Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the computer without saving ...) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . If you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your computer using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off your...
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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...