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...Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European ... and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to ...
...Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled bin symbol on recycling and reuse. This product is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European ... and recycling. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in or recycle your local government for our products. 10 EU Declaration of Conformity TOSHIBA declares that this product conforms to ...
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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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... power button. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever... you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing...
... power button. To conserve energy, your computer will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for energy efficiency. Toshiba is a partner in AC power mode. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. You can accompany you wherever... you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer model may be ENERGY STAR® qualified. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia computing...
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Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire...
Remove the battery pack. Do not turn on the power again until you have taken the computer to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with your computer, ... work To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of use, and to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power ... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power ... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
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... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...remove a plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/cable...
... avoid any risk of fire or other damage to charge the computer's battery. 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 ...remove a plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/cable...
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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 ... a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power...
...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 ... a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the computer or AC outlet The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. Getting Started 47 Connecting to a power source To connect AC power...
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...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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. To charge the...
...power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the ...to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a few hours at a time. 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. To charge the...
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.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using it. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The ...computer is now ready for you turn it on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the...
.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on battery power. This is manufactured using it. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The ...computer is now ready for you turn it on your computer. Over a period of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the...
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... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices.
... operating system has loaded completely. The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to your software setup choices.
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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. 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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... 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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130....
... 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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...the work surface before restarting the computer. If only one memory module is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to remove the soft cloth from overheating when the power is turned on page 130....
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... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Using your computer on a ...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...
... at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate 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. Using your computer on a ...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. Make sure to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, ...
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... the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... the computer for turning off the computer: Shut down option to turn off the power while a disk/disc is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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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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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. To turn off your computer. This command closes all open ... first. 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. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer...
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. To turn off your computer. This command closes all open ... first. 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. Be sure to enter Hibernation mode. The computer closes all open programs, shuts down the computer...
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Getting Started 93 Turning 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 ...
Getting Started 93 Turning 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 ...