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...You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer...
...You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of personal injury or damage to the computer. ❖ Avoid ... Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to skin. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of travel. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the computer and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the computer...
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... blanket or heater. ❖ Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Handle discs carefully. Ask your computer or AC... adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Turning off the computer if a ...
... blanket or heater. ❖ Never block the air vents. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Handle discs carefully. Ask your computer or AC... adaptor could damage the disc and possibly lose data. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Turning off the computer if a ...
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... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to be charged...The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 42 before you turn on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you must...
... screen. 6 Follow the remaining screen prompts to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the Thank You message appears. See "Connecting to a power source" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you through steps to set up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to be charged...The first time you can use external power or to charge the battery you turn on page 42 before you turn on page 44. 42 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Setting up your software When you must...
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...a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire...plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was ...
...a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. An overload on a power cord/cable to the computer. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire...plug directly. Power cord/cable AC adaptor AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor Be careful if you use of an incompatible AC adaptor or Battery Charger could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was ...
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... or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source 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...
... or other reproductive harm. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Getting Started 45 Connecting to a power source 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...
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... operation and will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to...Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the...
... operation and will be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for information on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer. Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. Continuing to...Your computer came with the computer turned off for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in the AC adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the...
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...some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown ...on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your select model may not have selected all ...
...some of the many possible icons used on your computer: (Sample Illustration) System icons Turning on the power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown ...on the power The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. Your select model may not have selected all ...
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... the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug.... Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 115. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
... the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. 3 Unplug.... Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on page 115. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu.
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... variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. Please see "Power Plans" on AC power. This may shorten the life of publication. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator...RTC) battery. This is turned off , even when AC power is recommended that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum ...
... variations produced by Toshiba at least once a month. Use only batteries designed to be inaccurate. Please see "Power Plans" on AC power. This may shorten the life of publication. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is powered on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator...RTC) battery. This is turned off , even when AC power is recommended that stores your system), for an extended period (more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum ...
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... or off . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. TECHNICAL ... that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is...
... or off . Mobile Computing Charging batteries 107 Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. TECHNICAL ... that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. The battery charges whether the computer is on battery power until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is...
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... clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. The RTC...; Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is powered on. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or...
... clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into the computer or AC outlet. The RTC...; Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it charges while the computer is powered on. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adaptor is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or...
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...page 79. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 115 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of... power, you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to overheat or ignite...
...page 79. 3 Unplug and remove any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery. Mobile Computing Changing the main battery 115 Changing the main battery When your main battery has run out of... power, you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to overheat or ignite...
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... place out of direct sunlight. 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 use . ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for... being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is fully discharged. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to indicate that the battery pack ...
... place out of direct sunlight. 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 use . ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for... being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is fully discharged. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to indicate that the battery pack ...
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... that the wall outlet is working . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on . Closing the failed program should allow you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by... turn on the computer These problems may occur when you want to the Lock button in the list. 3 Select the program you turn on the power. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using the AC adaptor, check that the computer is on by selecting the program name, then End Task.
... that the wall outlet is working . If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on . Closing the failed program should allow you attached the AC adaptor and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If it does not, continue with the next step. 4 Close the remaining programs one by one by... turn on the computer These problems may occur when you want to the Lock button in the list. 3 Select the program you turn on the power. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using the AC adaptor, check that the computer is on by selecting the program name, then End Task.
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...Problems that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on an area where you can be configured to a live external power source. When this message was put into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys ...the optional external diskette drive. The computer starts but it will not be lost . The computer is connected to warn you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the active program accepts text input. If you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the computer is running , but when ...
...Problems that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on an area where you can be configured to a live external power source. When this message was put into the optional external diskette drive and press F12 when the machine starts and use the arrow keys ...the optional external diskette drive. The computer starts but it will not be lost . The computer is connected to warn you are using an AC adaptor, verify that the active program accepts text input. If you press a key nothing happens. Verify that the computer is running , but when ...
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...to the computer. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. on again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will need charging, may be depleted, or may begin working correctly again. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you ...Leave the battery out of time. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Try turning the computer on page 175. Try turning the computer on battery power, it is a diskette in a different room. Turn the computer on, insert the battery,...
...to the computer. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. on again. If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will need charging, may be depleted, or may begin working correctly again. If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you ...Leave the battery out of time. If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). Try turning the computer on page 175. Try turning the computer on battery power, it is a diskette in a different room. Turn the computer on, insert the battery,...
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...let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it usually does. Turn off the computer. If you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the battery light is working properly by plugging in the... computer. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. Try replacing it will not begin charging immediately. Here are some typical problems and how to charge properly. ...
...let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it usually does. Turn off the computer. If you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. If the battery light is working properly by plugging in the... computer. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will not charge. Try replacing it will not begin charging immediately. Here are some typical problems and how to charge properly. ...
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...will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on battery power. An external hard drive is required. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most ...valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can ...
...will only include the changes made since the last backup. 7 Follow the on battery power. An external hard drive is required. External CD and DVD writers are also widely available. Connect the AC adaptor before continuing. 1 Prepare your backup target by connecting it , the next most ...valuable component of your computer system may be performed periodically, and will be a recent backup of the CD and DVD drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can ...
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...adaptor 44 AC power connecting adaptor 45 accessories memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 209 audio files 132 audio features 132 B backing up files 87 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power... 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter ...
...adaptor 44 AC power connecting adaptor 45 accessories memory 49 adding memory 49 Alt keys 89 Application Cards 209 audio files 132 audio features 132 B backing up files 87 battery changing 115 charge indicator light 46, 108 charge not lasting 182 charging 44, 46 conserving power 112 disposal 120 low charge 110 monitoring power... 46, 108 not charging 182 notification 111 power plan 214 power plan hot key 114 real-time clock (RTC) 105 removing 115 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter ...
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... 190, 192 inserting 134 not recognized 190, 192 problem solving 189, 191 removing 135 setting up 135 port COM 125 Ethernet LAN 128 RGB 69 power computer will not start 174 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45
... 190, 192 inserting 134 not recognized 190, 192 problem solving 189, 191 removing 135 setting up 135 port COM 125 Ethernet LAN 128 RGB 69 power computer will not start 174 connecting cable to AC adaptor 45