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User's Manual
C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/
L875D
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Table of Contents Preface General Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started Equipment checklist ............................................................................. 1-1 Getting Started ....................................................................................... 1-2 Chapter 2 The Grand Tour Front with the display closed ............................................................... 2-1 Left side ....................................................
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Computer Handling ............................................................................. 3-44 Heat dispersal ...................................................................................... 3-45 Chapter 4 Utilities & Advanced Usage Utilities and Applications ...................................................................... 4-1 Special features ..................................................................................... 4-4 Using the TOS
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Copyright © 2012 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein. First edition February 2012 Copyright authority for music, movies, computer programs, databases and other intellectual property covered by copyright laws belongs to the author or to the copyri
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Blu-ray Disc™, Blu-ray™, BDXL™, Blu-ray 3D™ and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. QUALCOMM is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. ATHEROS is a trademark of Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. Other trademar
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Contact Address: TOSHIBA America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618-1697 Telephone: (949) 583-3000 EU Declaration of Conformity This product is carrying the CE-Mark in accordance with the related European Directives. Responsible for CE- Marking is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA’s web site http://epps.toshiba-teg.com on
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Industrial Environments (e.g. environments where a mains voltage of 380 V three-phase is used) Medical Environments Automotive Environments Aircraft Environments Any consequences resulting from the use of this product in working environments that are not approved are not the responsibility of TOSHIBA. The consequences of the use of this product in non-approved working environments may be: Interference with other devices or machines in the near surrounding area. M
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Cet appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exgences du Règlement sur le matériel brouileur du Canada. Following information is only valid for EU-member States: Disposal of products The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that products must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste. Integrated batteries and accumulators can be disposed of with the product. They will be separated at the recycling centres. The black bar ind
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased. Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government. This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws an
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D ® ENERGY STAR Program ® Your Computer model may be ENERGY STAR compliant. If the model you purchased is compliant, it is labeled with the ENERGY STAR logo on the computer and the following information applies. TOSHIBA is a partner in the ENERGY STAR Program and has designed this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D 1. Panasonic Precision Devices Co., Ltd. DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer UJ8B0 Blu-ray™ Combo drive UJ160 Blu-ray™ Writer drive UJ260 Panasonic Precision Devices Co., Ltd. 1080 Takano Nagomi-machi Tamana-Gun Kumamoto, Japan 2. TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY DVD SuperMulti with Double Layer SN-208AB Blu-ray™ Combo drive TS-LB23D Blu-ray™ Writer drive SN-506AF TOSHIBA SAMSUNG STORAGE TECHNOLOGY KOREA CORPORATION 416, MEATAN-3 DONG, YEONGTONG-GU, SUWON CITY, G
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Complies with 21 CFR, Chapter 1, Subchapter J. Sony Optiarc Inc. 1-11-1 Osaki Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032, Japan Precautions CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.” To use this model properly, read the instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference. In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest “AUTHORIZED service station.” To prevent direct exposure to
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this computer. This powerful notebook computer provides excellent expansion capability, includes multimedia functionality, and is designed to provide years of reliable, high-performance computing. This manual tells how to set up and begin using your computer. It also provides detailed information on configuring your computer, basic operations and care, using optional devices and troubleshooting. Conventions This manual
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Messages Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions. Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your equipment. Please read. A note is a hint or advice that help
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer. Be certain to read the general precautions below and to note the cautions included in the text of the manual. Provide adequate ventilation Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Stress injury Carefully read the Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort. It contains information on the prevention of stress injuries to your hands and wrists that can be caused by extensive keyboard use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides an equipment checklist, and basic information to start using your computer. Some of the features described in this manual may not function properly if you use an operating system that was not pre-installed by TOSHIBA. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your computer, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use. Hardware Check to make sure you have all the following items: TOSHIBA Portable Pe
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D TOSHIBA eco Utility TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility TOSHIBA Value Added Package TOSHIBA Web Camera Application TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor TOSHIBA Sleep Utility* User's Manual (this manual) * Provided with some models. You may not have all the software listed above depending on the model you purchased. Getting Started All users should be sure to read the section Starting up for the first time. Be sure to read the enclosed Instruction Manual for Saf
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D Connecting the AC adaptor Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power. The AC adaptor can automatically adjust to any voltage ranging from 100 to 240 volts and to a frequency of either 50 or 60 hertz, enabling you to use this computer in almost any country/region. The adaptor conv
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C870/C870D/L870/L870D/L875/L875D 1. Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor. Figure 1-1 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (2-pin plug) Figure 1-2 Connecting the power cord to the AC adaptor (3-pin plug) Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the computer depending on the model. 2. Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN 19V jack on the left of the computer. Figure 1-3 Connecting the DC output plug to the computer 1 2 1. DC IN 19V jack 2. DC output plug
