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Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long ...
Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long ...
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... located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The cooling fan...
... located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. To use the computer on surfaces with objects that cools the CPU by creating a vacuum. The cooling fan...
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... a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on...
... a live electrical outlet, or to charge the computer's battery. Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to avoid any metal parts. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Never pull on...
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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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... the indicator panel glows blue. 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...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage...
... the indicator panel glows blue. 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...electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Failure to recharge the main battery or plug in place; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may damage...
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...the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run 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. Once the battery is... computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 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. ...
...the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Continuing to run 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. Once the battery is... computer turned off for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. 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. ...
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...blue, depending 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 may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your... notebook chassis are designed to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen...
...blue, depending 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 may not have selected all possible configurations for the first time the brightness of the icons or switches shown on battery power. Your... notebook chassis are designed to all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. This is operated on battery power, the screen...
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.... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started...
.... otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. The operating system turns off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover. Getting Started...
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...management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of individual components. In addition, your computer's Power ... that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery...
...management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at accessories.toshiba.com. After a period of individual components. In addition, your computer's Power ... that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery...
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...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. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery....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. Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. You can use it is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow...
...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. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery....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. Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. You can use it is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow...
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... battery 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 (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. NOTE It is... NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is on. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is fully charged.
... battery 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 (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. NOTE It is... NOTE The above error message may vary by computer model. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is on. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is fully charged.
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...button light flashes amber, it is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper ...left corner of the keyboard. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it...
...button light flashes amber, it is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper ...left corner of the keyboard. NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it...
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... computer, or put it to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options... device could also damage the battery pack. You are now in death or serious injury. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165.
... computer, or put it to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options... device could also damage the battery pack. You are now in death or serious injury. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165.
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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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...the computer for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is fully discharged... not be using the system 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 step 4. 3 Operate...
...the computer for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow, power is being supplied. If the battery light flashes or there is fully discharged... not be using the system 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 step 4. 3 Operate...
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... or change various default settings for faster processing. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user...
... or change various default settings for faster processing. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or reset a user...
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... options that function. You may select all applications or any of the options that appear in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on page 234). TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for... the wake-on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which applications will work with the zoom in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you...
... options that function. You may select all applications or any of the options that appear in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on page 234). TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set to low for... the wake-on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change the sequence in which applications will work with the zoom in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you...
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...that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on the power. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is working by looking at least 10 seconds.... Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Details button displays information that the computer is connected to it when you contact...
...that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on the power. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is working by looking at least 10 seconds.... Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The Details button displays information that the computer is connected to it when you contact...
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...work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . 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 and... or other appliance. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full power. For example, a faulty...
...work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . 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 and... or other appliance. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. If the AC power light still does not come on , check that the wall outlet is consuming full power. For example, a faulty...
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... another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. 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...
... another 20 minutes before you added a device, such as it will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. 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...