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... appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical...
... appropriate facilities for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with a black bar symbol. This Directive requires producers of electrical...
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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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...you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within ...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... Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both...
...you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing. Toshiba is set to enter the low-power Sleep mode which shuts down the system and display within ...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... Sleep mode by pressing the power button. With your Toshiba computer, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both...
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... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable... The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of...
... contact with your computer, contains helpful information for setting up your work area from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping yourself comfortable... The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of...
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... the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using your computer on page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety ...
... the computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. Using your computer on page 46. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety ...
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...to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, ...) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 46 Getting Started...
...to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. 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, ...) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always grasp the plug directly. 46 Getting Started...
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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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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...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for more ...system operation and will be used . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once ...
...of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices. After that reduces the power required for more ...system operation and will be used . Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. 48 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Once ...
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... to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright ... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond ...
... to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Any small bright ... 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for you to turn on battery power. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond ...
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... on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Follow the on...
... on the power To turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 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. Follow the on...
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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 54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery.
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... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58...
... in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure 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 on page 130. 16 Turn the computer right side up. 58...
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...page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power... 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. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it out of the computer. ❖...
...page 130. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Make sure to a power... 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. 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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... Windows® operating system could cause you turn off your computer in -use light are retained indefinitely. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using it first saves the current...
... Windows® operating system could cause you turn off your computer in -use light are retained indefinitely. It is off) to fully charge the main battery. If you left off. Options for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using it first saves the current...
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...mode. 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...
...mode. 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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... menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you power down button in the lower-right corner of the... mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off ...
... menu. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. If you power down button in the lower-right corner of the... mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down command: 1 Click Start. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off ...
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... is configured, you can turn it off the computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...
... is configured, you can turn it off the computer 4 Double-click Power buttons and lid to shut down lists. 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...