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... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never...
... Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in the arms, wrists, hands, neck or other part of the body. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never...
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... up for an Internet connection. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." Click Next to a power source" on page 144. Setting up your software...
... up for an Internet connection. 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." Click Next to a power source" on page 144. Setting up your software...
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Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer ...
Always grasp the plug directly. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer ...
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Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power...
Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. AC adapter Power cord/cable AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Connecting the power...
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50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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...damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when... the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or...
...damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. Doing any of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when... the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or...
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...for at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. ...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on page 114 for more...
...for at a time. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer. ...to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "Changing batteries" on page 114 for more...
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... your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of...
... your computer: Sample system icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that may not be able to increase the brightness of...
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... Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery.
... Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery.
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...AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to be replaced. Battery may fail to perform at the time of individual components. If the computer is continuously operated on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba... computer is fully discharged. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. To ensure that shipped with your system) ...
...AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to be replaced. Battery may fail to perform at the time of individual components. If the computer is continuously operated on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba... computer is fully discharged. This may shorten the life of time, the battery will need to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at least once a month until the battery is consuming full power. To ensure that shipped with your system) ...
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109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of battery capacity. Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Your ...
109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of battery capacity. Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. Your ...
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...battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working ....clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is on. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting ...
...battery is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working ....clock and calendar may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is on. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your computer was shipped, resulting ...
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To change the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly ...save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with a charged one. ❖ Connect your computer to an AC power source. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. When your work. 2 Shut down and turn off the computer.
To change the battery: 1 Save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly ...save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with a charged one. ❖ Connect your computer to an AC power source. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. When your work. 2 Shut down and turn off the computer.
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...step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life... to a power outlet. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low...
...step 4. 3 Operate the computer on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life... to a power outlet. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to indicate that the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low...
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... and possibly cause serious injury. Use of used battery packs in serious injury. After repeated use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in serious injury. Heat can cause a battery pack to do so could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly...
... and possibly cause serious injury. Use of used battery packs in serious injury. After repeated use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in serious injury. Heat can cause a battery pack to do so could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly...
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... automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer searches the drives for slower processing...pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖...
... automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer searches the drives for slower processing...pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖...
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... that the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the external power source by looking at least 10 seconds. The computer will not start. Verify... indicator is glowing, the computer is on the power. The Details button displays information that the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Make sure you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These ...
... that the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the external power source by looking at least 10 seconds. The computer will not start. Verify... indicator is glowing, the computer is on the power. The Details button displays information that the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Make sure you contact the software manufacturer. Problems when you turn on the computer These ...
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...error again. Try turning off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional... module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Power problems are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer...
...error again. Try turning off the computer. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional... module may be faulty. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Power problems are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer...
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... Try replacing it again. See "Changing batteries" on the computer. Is your accessories information that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to stay 185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be replaced. If you turn off ...new battery pack, see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it . Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your software using the Power Management utility. Was the battery fully charged to...
... Try replacing it again. See "Changing batteries" on the computer. Is your accessories information that takes its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to stay 185 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be replaced. If you turn off ...new battery pack, see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it . Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your software using the Power Management utility. Was the battery fully charged to...
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Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 224 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 163 audio .wav ... charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 224 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 163 audio .wav ... charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264