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...States. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. For information on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on ...Cd) defined in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your local government for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse...
...States. This Directive requires producers of -life strategies for our products. For information on recycling and reuse. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to trade-in accordance with a black bar symbol. Pb, Hg, Cd In the European Union, these symbols indicate that focus on ...Cd) defined in other partners to determine appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Please contact your local government for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in or recycle your product, visit www.reuse...
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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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... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you purchased ...it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR... operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
... to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. We recommend that you purchased ...it is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to conserve computer energy. 37 Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR... operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
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... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. 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. If any...
... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. 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. If any...
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... be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your...
... be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your...
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... plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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, to... ensure a secure electrical connection. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this...
... plug directly. An overload on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. 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, to... ensure a secure electrical connection. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this...
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... after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet Failure to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the...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 ...
... after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet Failure to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to connect or disconnect a power plug with your computer. 3 Connect the...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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... the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you...
... the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main... battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 128 for more than a few hours at a time. Charging the main battery Before using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you...
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...) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first...
...) and is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first...
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..., do not 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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
..., do not 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. 50 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Turning on the power To turn...
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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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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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface...
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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your ... 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. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface...
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.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 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 on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on.... 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.
.... ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. 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 on a hard flat surface. Using your computer on.... 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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... the computer is off) to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery.
... the computer is off) to maintain the saved information, system settings are off. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to fully charge the main battery.
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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 which you left it ... the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep ...
... 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 which you left it ... the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off . Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep ...
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...your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... and then turns off your computer. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start....
...your work first. If you power down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work or the current state of the Start menu. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system,... and then turns off your computer. To turn off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. Getting Started 91 Turning off your computer using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start....
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... screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set . Once 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...
... screen 5 Select the options you press the power button. 6 Click Apply. 7 Click OK. NOTE These options can be set . Once 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...