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.... 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and...
.... 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to the following Standards: Supplementary *The product complies with the Information: requirements of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg...) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the battery. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and...
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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 can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines... for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner ...
.... You can accompany you wherever you go. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. Toshiba is labeled with the power management options preset to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines... for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that you purchased is qualified, it is a partner ...
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..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
..., cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Remove the battery pack. Turn off the computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of your computer, and never expose the computer to...
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..." that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, ...adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
..." that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, ...adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Using your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on...
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...or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 operate. AC adaptor... Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
...or damaging the surface. An overload on a power cord/cable to follow this instruction 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 operate. AC adaptor... Your computer requires power to ensure a secure electrical connection. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting...
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...will 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 adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor ...
...will 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 adaptor is... not plugged into the DC-IN on the indicator panel glows green. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug 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 not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Continuing to charge a fully charged...your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
..., 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. Continuing to charge a fully charged...your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. After that, the battery will be used . Once the battery is using the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power ...
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... TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. 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. Do...
... TFT manufacturing technology. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the computer, locate the center of the screen while on battery power. 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. Do...
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... power To 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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
... power To 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. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according...
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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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...If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer or AC ...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, 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 or when an...
...If only one memory module is in Sleep mode). In this model, Slot A is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Make sure to be installed in serious injury. Slot B is the bottom slot. Overheating your computer or AC ...in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it must be installed, 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 or when an...
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... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if ...your computer is connected 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 slot.
... on a carpet or other soft material can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Getting Started 61 Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if ...your computer is connected 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 slot.
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...'s internal hardware (such as memory). If you are off. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of...
...'s internal hardware (such as memory). If you are off. You must turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your work , system settings, and current state of...
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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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... the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. To turn off your computer using the Shut down the computer without saving...programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off.
... the Shut down command The Shut down command completely shuts down command: 1 Click Start. For information on using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to save your work first. To turn off your computer using the Shut down the computer without saving...programs, shuts down using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Sleep mode" on page 96. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. If you power down the operating system, and then turns off.
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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...