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...product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ... lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives...
...product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. This Directive requires producers of electrical and electronic products put on the battery. Although the initial emphasis is already working with the Information: requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, the EMC Directive ... lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the market in Europe, Toshiba is in European Union (EU) member countries after August 2005 to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related European Directives...
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Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
Contents Introduction 36 This guide 38 Safety icons 39 Other icons used 39 Your computer's features and specifications ....40 Other documentation 40 Service options 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Setting up a work environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 42 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 44 Setting up your computer 44 Connecting to a power source 45 Charging the main battery 47 Using the computer for the first time 48 Opening the display panel 48 29
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... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 111 Toshiba's online resources 111 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 112 Toshiba's energy-saver design 112 Running the computer on battery power 112 Battery Notice 113 Power management 114 Using additional batteries 114 Charging batteries 114 Charging the main battery 115 Charging the RTC battery 115 Monitoring main battery power 116 Determining remaining battery power 117 What to...
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34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
34 Contents Power and the batteries 164 Keyboard problems 166 Display problems 166 Disk or storage drive problems 168 Error-checking 168 Optical disc drive problems 169 Sound system problems 170 ... configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 176 If you need further assistance 180 Before you contact Toshiba 180 Contacting Toshiba 180 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 181 Toshiba's worldwide offices 182 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 184 Hot Key Cards 184 Using the Hot Key Cards 185 Application Cards 186 Using the Application...
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...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing ... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
...provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. We recommend that your computer is a partner in AC power mode. With your Toshiba computer, your work and entertainment can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing ... STAR® guidelines for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for energy efficiency. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR®...
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... or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ... your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. 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 the...
... or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Exposure to the computer. Remove the battery pack. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips ... your computer, contains helpful information for working comfortably throughout the day. If any part of the computer. 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 the...
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... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
... up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. Always make sure your computer on a carpet or other soft material... AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that is in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer...
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...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power...
...or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Be careful if you 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, ... resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 45 NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always grasp the plug directly. An overload on a power...
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...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 ...your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
...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 ...your computer. 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the indicator panel glows green. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord...
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... computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main... may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 47 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not...
... computer turned off for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main... may vary depending on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer. Getting Started Charging the main battery 47 ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not...
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... dots may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ... you may appear on your screen display when you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 48 Getting Started Using the computer for...
... dots may not be careful to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your computer. Opening the display panel 1 Facing the front of the ... you may appear on your screen display when you to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . 48 Getting Started Using the computer for...
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... order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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...
... order in which windows appear, may vary according to set up your computer, the Setup Wizard guides 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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...off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise,...and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
...off. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. Start button Shut down button (Sample Image) Shut down button 2 Click the Shut down on the work surface to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise,...and then place the computer upside down button in the lower-right corner of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover C640 series C650 series Memory module slot cover Front of the Start menu. 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) If the computer is on...
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...latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 124. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely ...with the corresponding cutouts in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one...
...latches should be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. latch latch (Sample Illustration) Pressing down on page 124. Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into place securely ...with the corresponding cutouts in place. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on the memory module Do not force the memory module into the latches at the sides of the module. If only one...
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... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot ...secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. 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 base of the slot. Overheating your computer on ...
... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 3 Gently lift the memory module to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. Slot ...secure it out of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in serious injury. 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 base of the slot. Overheating your computer on ...
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... is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could...
... is off) to continue working after all disk/disc activity lights are off. If you change your mind and decide to fully charge the main battery. If you turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all , wait a few seconds before shutting down the Windows® operating system could...
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... programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ...can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the ...
... programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ...can continue working from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using . NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the computer to the ...
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...operating system, and then turns off. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. ...If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it, including...
...operating system, and then turns off. The computer closes all open programs and files you power down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will try to enter Hibernation mode. For information on using the Shut down command: 1 Click Start. ...If you were using. ❖ If the battery charge becomes critically low, the computer will be lost. This command closes all open programs, shuts down button in which you left it, including...
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NOTE These options can turn off the computer by 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 ...
NOTE These options can turn off the computer by 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 ...
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... the ON/OFF light glows green. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...
... the ON/OFF light glows green. Sleep Start button Arrow (Sample Image) Shut down button in Hibernation mode by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you want the computer to go into Hibernation...