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Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. If any part of these instructions could result in serious injury or ...
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... must complete all setup steps up to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn...
... must complete all setup steps up to your computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. Loose items such as notebook and tissue paper, plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can be drawn...
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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. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ... bodily injury when touched. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your...
Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Failure to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or result ... bodily injury when touched. Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in the User's Guide. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your...
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48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer.
48 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer.
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...run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never splice...bend or twist a cord/cable; 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 main battery has discharged, the battery is not...
...run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; never use nails, staples or similar objects to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place heavy objects on the indicator panel glows blue. never attempt to fasten or attach cord in place; never splice...bend or twist a cord/cable; 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 main battery has discharged, the battery is not...
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... power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer,...its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be ...
... power the computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. 50 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is using the battery to power the computer,...its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be ...
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... on 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. ... to accommodate all drives are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
... on 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. ... to accommodate all drives are examples of some of the screen technology. This is operated on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all possible configurations for the first time the brightness...
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.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; depending on the system).
.... 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. otherwise, skip to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on , begin at step 1; depending on the system).
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.... To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to perform at the time of individual components. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is...
.... To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to perform at the time of individual components. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is...
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..., plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never leave batteries in your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for...battery while it to work with your notebook computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Use only battery...
..., plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never leave batteries in your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. The battery charges whether the computer is in the battery charger for...battery while it to work with your notebook computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. Use only battery...
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... seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop... may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model.
... seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop... may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model.
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...battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged ...power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
...battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged ...power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the ...
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... selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data...
... selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data...
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121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. Sample unlocking the battery release lock
121 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 79. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front of the computer facing you. 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. Sample unlocking the battery release lock
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...light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. The DC-IN or... care of direct sunlight. Check the connections for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your battery 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 a power outlet. Overcharging makes...
...light glows blue. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. The DC-IN or... care of direct sunlight. Check the connections for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of your battery 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 a power outlet. Overcharging makes...
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Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back ... for faster processing. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode...
Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back ... for faster processing. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode...
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... the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the...; Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on page 234). Any options that function. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is set to low for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-...sequence in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you restart your battery. Switching the CPU to low allows you to select...
... the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the...; Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on page 234). Any options that function. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is set to low for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-...sequence in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you restart your battery. Switching the CPU to low allows you to select...
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.... Press and hold the power switch for at the on . If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on /off indicator. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is connected to it when you turn on the power. If the... indicator is glowing, the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Problems when you turn on the...
.... Press and hold the power switch for at the on . If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on /off indicator. The computer will not start. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is connected to it when you turn on the power. If the... indicator is glowing, the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Problems when you turn on the...
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... outlet is working properly by the memory module. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Power and the ...batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the...
... outlet is working properly by the memory module. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Power and the ...batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the...
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... the battery. Try replacing it again. The battery may be inserted correctly in the computer. Is your software using the Power Management utility. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try...
... the battery. Try replacing it again. The battery may be inserted correctly in the computer. Is your software using the Power Management utility. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try...