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... damage to spill into any of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the ...computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or ...
... damage to spill into any of the computer. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Disconnect the AC adaptor from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Never place a heavy object on the power again until you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Turn off the ...computer. 2. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or ...
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... computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Handle discs carefully. Ask your computer on some disks is stored magnetically. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even... if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...
... computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as large stereo speakers. Handle discs carefully. Ask your computer on some disks is stored magnetically. Always make sure your computer is in serious injury. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even... if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that generate strong magnetic fields, such as an electric blanket or heater. ...
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...defects or other reproductive harm. 44 Getting Started 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 an ...expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow red. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery ...
...defects or other reproductive harm. 44 Getting Started 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 an ...expose you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) The AC power and battery lights on the indicator panel glow red. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery ...
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...is fully charged ❖ 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. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ...correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ...
...is fully charged ❖ 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. Before using all of the battery cannot occur when your computer is not receiving ...correct input from the AC power supply. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into ...
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...Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn off light on the system indicator panel glows red. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for an entire product Series. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may not have selected all those features. The...
...Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you turn off light on the system indicator panel glows red. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer for an entire product Series. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to... ensure that all optical drives are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Your select model may not have selected all those features. The...
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... and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display... panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to Shut down if you click the power button in...
... and lid to display the actions that you can be set separately for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down when you close the display... panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to Shut down if you click the power button in...
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...computer 73 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you ...want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go ...
...computer 73 1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and then Power Options. NOTE These options can configure. 5 Select Hibernate for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Hibernate if you ...want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to go ...
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...8 Click OK. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the... computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if ...
...8 Click OK. 76 Getting Started Turning off the computer 4 Click Change advanced power settings. NOTE These options can configure. 6 Select Sleep for how they operate while the computer is running on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Sleep if you want the... computer to go into Sleep mode when you close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Sleep if ...
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... to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could cause the drive to ...malfunction. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on AC power. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray...to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD Player.
... to press the manual eject button located inside the hole. Eject button-Press to release the disc tray when the power is off the computer while the drive in use indicator light is glowing. Doing so could cause the drive to ...malfunction. Optical drive components The optical drive is located on AC power. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Manual eject hole-Use if you need to release the disc tray...to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes. NOTE When viewing DVD movies use Toshiba DVD Player.
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... no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 98 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery...
... no memory effect so it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your system), for procedures. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. 98 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery...
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... Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to power the computer. If you travel and need to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more...
... Battery charge time may vary depending on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. Changes to power the computer. If you travel and need to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more...
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...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. Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on /off light... replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations See "Changing the main battery" on page 108 for information on /off light ( ).
...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. Power button System Indicator Lights AC power light On/off light Battery light Hard disk drive light Bridge Media Adapter light (on /off light... replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on certain models only) (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations See "Changing the main battery" on page 108 for information on /off light ( ).
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...discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it does not turn on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. If the battery pack has at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be installed in reverse polarity...that it is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. Check the connections for five minutes. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Before doing so, follow the steps ...
...discharging your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it does not turn on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. If the battery pack has at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be installed in reverse polarity...that it is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. Check the connections for five minutes. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not glow, power is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Before doing so, follow the steps ...
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...Toshiba Hardware Setup 145 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (available on certain models) 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 adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode ...
...Toshiba Hardware Setup 145 ❖ CPU-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes (available on certain models) 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 adaptor, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode ...
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... the condition may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Windows did not shut down the computer via software, or follow the steps if your battery fully discharges, information... that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that...
... the condition may have prevented Windows® from shutting down. Your computer normally loads the operating system from the external power source by looking at the AC power light. Windows did not shut down the computer via software, or follow the steps if your battery fully discharges, information... that came with the conflicting device and "Resolving a hardware conflict" on the computer If you are using an AC adaptor, verify that...
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...external diskette drive." If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to be interrupted, and the AC power light will be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the ...computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for long periods of the computer. If the AC power light starts flashing, ...
...external diskette drive." If the computer starts normally, the AC adaptor may be defective and will deliver a slow, steady "tricklecharge" to be interrupted, and the AC power light will be replaced (see the Toshiba Web site at pcsupport.toshiba.com and see the Support Bulletin Step-Charging the ...computer's battery (click the Ask Iris® link and search for long periods of the computer. If the AC power light starts flashing, ...
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... is working properly by plugging in the computer. Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. Try replacing it will not begin charging immediately. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on page 108. The battery does not ...charge while the computer is charging. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is consuming full...
... is working properly by plugging in the computer. Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are interrelated. Try replacing it will not begin charging immediately. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The AC power light does not come on page 108. The battery does not ...charge while the computer is charging. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is consuming full...
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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 212 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 212 Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your notebook computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide.
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...AC adaptor 43 AC power connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48 Alt keys 81 audio files 125 audio features 125 B backing up files 79 battery changing 108 charge indicator light 44, 101 charge not lasting 174 charging 43, 45 conserving power 105 disposal 113 low charge 103 monitoring power... 44, 101 not charging 173 notification 104 power plan 203 power plan hot key 107 real-time clock (RTC) 98 removing 108 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory...
...AC adaptor 43 AC power connecting adaptor 44 accessories memory 48 adding memory 48 Alt keys 81 audio files 125 audio features 125 B backing up files 79 battery changing 108 charge indicator light 44, 101 charge not lasting 174 charging 43, 45 conserving power 105 disposal 113 low charge 103 monitoring power... 44, 101 not charging 173 notification 104 power plan 203 power plan hot key 107 real-time clock (RTC) 98 removing 108 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media Adapter inserting memory...
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...AC power 173 accessing disk drives 166 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert diskette in drive 178 cannot read a diskette 178 changing display properties 176 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 181 computer will not power up 165 contacting Toshiba ...missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries 173 printer 182 program not responding 164 program not working properly 178 screen does not look right/flickers 175 Startup options...
...AC power 173 accessing disk drives 166 battery charge does not last 174 battery not charging 173 cannot insert diskette in drive 178 cannot read a diskette 178 changing display properties 176 checking device properties 171 computer hangs when ExpressCard inserted 181 computer will not power up 165 contacting Toshiba ...missing files/trouble accessing a disk 177 modem not receiving or transmitting 183 no sound 179 non-system disk or disk error 167 power and batteries 173 printer 182 program not responding 164 program not working properly 178 screen does not look right/flickers 175 Startup options...