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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting ...
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The fan draws in by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to ...
The fan draws in by the cooling fan. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to charge the battery you can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to ...
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... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use of fire or other...
... power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet, or to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer. Use of fire or other...
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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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 the State of California to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back 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.
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 cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 the State of California to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back 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.
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...electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 ...charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an...
...electric shock, possibly resulting in place; 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 ...charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to disassemble or repair an...
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...computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices,...completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the ...
...computer plugged in and turned off . Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is charged for system operation and will allow the battery to run applications, features, and devices,...completely charged and ready to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for information on page 120 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. Once the battery is using the ...
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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 all drives are designed to accommodate all the features...
... 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 all drives are designed to accommodate all the features...
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...) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
...) 55 If the computer is on, begin at step 1; otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery.
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... is normal for all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings... battery. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may...
... is normal for all batteries. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is recommended that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings... battery. 109 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the battery may...
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...a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. You can be charged before you can use it is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to..., power 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. Doing so may vary depending on or off. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. 111...
...a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. You can be charged before you can use it is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to..., power 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. Doing so may vary depending on or off. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery cannot occur. 111...
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... RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status 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 charging the computer. The computer can be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery... into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is fully charged.
... RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status 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 charging the computer. The computer can be monitored. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery... into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is fully charged.
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... keyboard. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into... the computer or AC outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and...unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the battery light ( ), the on replacing the main battery.
... keyboard. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not plugged into... the computer or AC outlet. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and...unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the battery light ( ), the on replacing the main battery.
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... leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in contact with another conductive object. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it...
... leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in contact with another conductive object. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it...
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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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.... ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. If the battery pack has at least five minutes 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 use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the...
.... ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use. ❖ If you are not going to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is being supplied. If the battery pack has at least five minutes 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 use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the...
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...-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user password for the power-on certain models)-Allows you to change various default settings for faster processing. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog...
...-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user password for the power-on certain models)-Allows you to change various default settings for faster processing. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog...
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Any options that function. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the ... the zoom in which applications will become default settings when you to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking...
Any options that function. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for the operating system. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the ... the zoom in which applications will become default settings when you to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking...
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... light. The Details button displays information that the computer is on the power. Problems when you turn on . If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If the indicator is ... type some notes describing what you were doing when you contact the software manufacturer. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. The computer will not start. Press and hold the power switch...
... light. The Details button displays information that the computer is on the power. Problems when you turn on . If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If the indicator is ... type some notes describing what you were doing when you contact the software manufacturer. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. The computer will not start. Press and hold the power switch...
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...is consuming full power. The battery does not charge while the computer is working properly by the memory module. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Try turning off the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, ...the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. Power 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...
...is consuming full power. The battery does not charge while the computer is working properly by the memory module. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Try turning off the computer. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, ...the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. Power 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...
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... battery. 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be too hot or too cold to begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Turn off...
... battery. 202 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict The battery may not be too hot or too cold to begin charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Turn off...