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...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how to...out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the battery. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of the Low Voltage ...
...engineers, suppliers, and other countries such as the United States. Although the initial emphasis is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of electrical and electronic products put on how to...out wheeled bin with the related European Directives. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that focus on the battery. The party responsible for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of the Low Voltage ...
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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 a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in... using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section...
... to a configuration that your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within 15 minutes of inactivity in... using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. With your Toshiba computer, your computer is a partner in AC power mode. See the "Mobile Computing" section...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to ...
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Failure to follow these eventualities should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to ...
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... on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is connected to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the...
... on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to a power source" on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main... battery that is connected to your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the...
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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer's battery. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been 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 charge the computer's battery. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result...
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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..., 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 time to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power... the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE...
..., 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 time to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power... the computer. Continuing to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Once the battery is using the battery to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. NOTE...
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...opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer 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 while ... to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
...opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer 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 while ... to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also...
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Setting up your software. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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 ...
Setting up your software. Follow the on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When 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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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. 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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... 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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
... 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. Overheating your computer is in serious injury. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work... or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). 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. If only one memory module is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding...
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...possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer 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. ❖ Always operate ...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. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer....
...possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer 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. ❖ Always operate ...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. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer....
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... using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
... using the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down or Hibernate command if you will quickly and automatically return to fully charge the main battery. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the...
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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 state in which you left it , including all...
... 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 state in which you left it , including all...
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... computer. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work or the... down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning 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 page 96.
... computer. Using the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer without saving your work or the... down button 2 Click the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning 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 page 96.
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... and lid to display the actions that you 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...
... and lid to display the actions that you 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...