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... pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Exposure to skin. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult...
... pain in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If any part of the body. Exposure to skin. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to rain, water, seawater or moisture. If pain persists despite rest, consult...
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... can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your...
... can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. Setting up your software" on surfaces with objects that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up your...
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... a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury.
... a power source 47 Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury.
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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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... light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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 ...
... light gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter never use nails, staples or similar objects to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; 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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...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the ...the battery to recharge. 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 charged for the first time, avoid leaving ...
...applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See "Changing the ...the battery to recharge. 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 charged for the first time, avoid leaving ...
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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 plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be...
... 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 plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. Your select model may not be...
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The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw ...
The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. Memory module slot cover Front of computer Sample locating the memory module slot cover 6 Using a standard Phillips No. 1 screwdriver, unscrew the screw ...
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...than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to select a power level setting for procedures.... This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba...
...than a month), the battery may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to select a power level setting for procedures.... This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may vary considerably from specifications depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba...
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...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging ...used . Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Use only battery chargers designed to run applications, features,...
...management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for more than a week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging ...used . Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Use only battery chargers designed to run applications, features,...
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The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although ... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by...
The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged, although ... NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery charges when the computer is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is on. If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by...
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.... 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications... malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on replacing the main battery...
.... 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications... malfunctioning, or it indicates that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on replacing the main battery...
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... battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main...
... battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main...
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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 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.
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...extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully ... power. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care 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. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the battery light should glow amber ...
...extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully ... power. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care 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. The DC-IN or AC power-light should glow blue, and the battery light should glow amber ...
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169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for faster processing. They are: ❖ General-Allows you ... on certain models)-Allows you to high 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 is set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes.
169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for faster processing. They are: ❖ General-Allows you ... on certain models)-Allows you to high 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 is set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes.
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..." on page 234). By changing any subset of your computer searches the drives for slower processing. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your battery. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode.... ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. Switching the CPU to low allows you to change will work with the zoom in...
..." on page 234). By changing any subset of your computer searches the drives for slower processing. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your battery. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode.... ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. Switching the CPU to low allows you to change will work with the zoom in...
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... on the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard.... simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is on . Make sure you received the message and ...
... on the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard.... simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Verify that the wall outlet is on . Make sure you received the message and ...
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...batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The ...battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the...
...batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The ...battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the...
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... cold to begin charging immediately. The battery may be inserted correctly in the computer. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. 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...
... cold to begin charging immediately. The battery may be inserted correctly in the computer. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. 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...