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32 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 237
32 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 237
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...to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical...in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
...to ensure a secure electrical connection. Always use a multiple connector. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical...in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Always grasp the plug directly. 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...
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... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 43 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the...
... an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 43 To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the...
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Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned ... ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you an indication of the power provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned ... ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into an AC power source with its battery already installed. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when...
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... Computing Monitoring main battery power 107 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery... pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
... Computing Monitoring main battery power 107 NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either a battery pack is malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery... pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 113 for information on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations
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Overcharging will shorten its life. The main battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try to take care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could... the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it immediately. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it is seated properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery...
Overcharging will shorten its life. The main battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the computer. ❖ Do not try to take care of your battery and prolong its life, and reverse charging could... the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it immediately. Short-circuiting the battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it is seated properly. ❖ Do not expose the battery...
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.... ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for five minutes. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. Before... doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 117 Maintaining your battery Fully ...
.... ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for five minutes. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. Before... doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord/cable to a power outlet. Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 117 Maintaining your battery Fully ...
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Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. The X-ray equipment will not harm your notebook through airport security equipment. TECHNICAL ...work" on page 37, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer has wireless LAN capability. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for the computer. NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wi-Fi® switch is set to... computer in a carrying case. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories...
Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. The X-ray equipment will not harm your notebook through airport security equipment. TECHNICAL ...work" on page 37, also apply while traveling. ❖ Never leave your computer has wireless LAN capability. Contact your authorized Toshiba representative for the computer. NOTE Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wi-Fi® switch is set to... computer in a carrying case. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories...
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... Start menu. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at the on the computer 173 2 Click the Applications tab. Verify that the wall outlet is working... continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by looking at least 10 seconds. The Shut Down menu appears. To power off and then on by selecting the program name, then End Task. Also, try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start, and then...
... Start menu. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Press and hold the power button for at the on the computer 173 2 Click the Applications tab. Verify that the wall outlet is working... continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by looking at least 10 seconds. The Shut Down menu appears. To power off and then on by selecting the program name, then End Task. Also, try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start, and then...
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... computer for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. If you think this is consuming full power. The battery does not charge while the computer is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it... the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be inserted correctly in a lamp or other...
... computer for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. If you think this is consuming full power. The battery does not charge while the computer is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it... the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be inserted correctly in a lamp or other...
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... attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The...
... attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to continue working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect. Click Display settings to activate the screen. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The...
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Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 222 This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world.
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 222 This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world.
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Index 241 cord/cable connectors 223 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 182 turning on 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer ... diskette 187 changing display properties 185 checking device properties 180 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 190, 192 computer will not power up 174 contacting Toshiba 203, 204 corrupted/damaged data files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not...
Index 241 cord/cable connectors 223 energy-saving features 104 problem solving 182 turning on 48 power button 48, 58 power plan hot key 114 power plans 112 power source 44 connecting 45 powering down using Hibernation 79 using Shut Down 77 using Sleep 81 precautions 40 primary button 66 printer ... diskette 187 changing display properties 185 checking device properties 180 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 190, 192 computer will not power up 174 contacting Toshiba 203, 204 corrupted/damaged data files 187 Device Manager 180 disk drive is slow 186 display is blank 184 external display not...