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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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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to operate. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor or charger. Always...
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... a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash ...indicator panel glows blue. 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 instruction could result in an electric shock...
... a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash ...indicator panel glows blue. 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 instruction could result in an electric shock...
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...time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the main ...to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
...time. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. After that reduces the power required for system operation and will be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices. Before using all of the main ...to charge a fully charged battery can be used to select a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack.
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...Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on /off light flashes ...main battery" on page 113 for information on /off light ( ). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Mobile 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...
...Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on /off light flashes ...main battery" on page 113 for information on /off light ( ). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. Mobile 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...
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... Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. 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 pack to fire.... spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. The battery pack could explode.
... Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. ❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. 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 pack to fire.... spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and release caustic liquid. ❖ If a battery is being used or charged, turn off the computer's power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket. The battery pack could explode.
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... pack. ❖ If you are not going to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on the computer's power. To fully discharge your battery pack will not be using the system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra...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 indicate that the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or...
... pack. ❖ If you are not going to step 4. 3 Operate the computer on the computer's power. To fully discharge your battery pack will not be using the system for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra...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 indicate that the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or...
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... place to the Off position if your notebook through airport security equipment. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your computer. The X-ray equipment will not ...harm your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Mobile Computing Traveling tips 119 Traveling tips...
... place to the Off position if your notebook through airport security equipment. Toshiba offers a choice of extra space for the computer. They all provide plenty of carrying cases for manuals, power cords, and compact discs. Contact your computer. The X-ray equipment will not ...harm your authorized Toshiba representative for more information or visit Toshiba's Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Mobile Computing Traveling tips 119 Traveling tips...
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.... Also, try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on the computer 173 2 Click the Applications tab. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that... Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. Press and hold the power button for at the on the power. Make sure you want to the Lock button in the list. 3 Select the program you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
.... Also, try turning the computer off your computer: 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to close, then click End Task. To power off and then on the computer 173 2 Click the Applications tab. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC adaptor, check that... Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. The computer shuts down completely. Press and hold the power button for at the on the power. Make sure you want to the Lock button in the list. 3 Select the program you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery.
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... computer for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on when you plug in the computer. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin charging immediately. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Try ... temperature and try charging it will not charge. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its useful life. If the battery light does not glow...
... computer for at least another 20 minutes before you turn on when you plug in the computer. The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will not begin charging immediately. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Try ... temperature and try charging it will not charge. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 181 Power and the batteries Your computer receives its useful life. If the battery light does not glow...
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... for an external monitor. If you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you to continue working... power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness ...
... for an external monitor. If you through the display options. If you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press Fn and F5 simultaneously to activate the screen. If you to continue working... power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness ...
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Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 222
Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 222
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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...