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Exposure to an authorized service center. If you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and ...
Exposure to an authorized service center. If you have taken the computer to liquid or moisture can become hot! Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and ...
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... intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See...
... intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To prevent possible overheating of the computer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. If the fan is not blocked. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that can block the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. See...
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...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. ...
...hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, always follow this instruction may damage the cord/cable, and/or ...result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. ...
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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 power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. 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 power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. 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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...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... cord in place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper 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... cord in place; never run a cord/cable through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. Getting Started Connecting to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never tamper with...
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... a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three ...hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will be used...
... a fully charged battery can be completely charged and ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at least three ...hours with its battery already installed. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to recharge. After that, the battery will be used...
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... To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to... use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in until the power ...
... To turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is operated on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to... use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all the features and icons described in until the power ...
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... the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. depending on , begin at step 1; The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the...
... the screw that secures the memory module slot cover. depending on , begin at step 1; The Turn off (or Shut down to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 55 If the...
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To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated 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 ...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on page 124 for all batteries. If the computer is fully discharged. ...
To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at least once a month until the battery is continuously operated 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 ...depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on page 124 for all batteries. If the computer is fully discharged. ...
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... the recharging of the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter 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 ...
... the recharging of the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter 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 ...
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... while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. 113 Mobile Computing ...hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is on. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . If the RTC battery is charging the...
... while the main battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may vary by computer model. 113 Mobile Computing ...hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is on. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . If the RTC battery is charging the...
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... is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power... or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on/off light ( ), and the power ...unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command).
... is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power... or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. When the on/off light ( ), and the power ...unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command).
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TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery The pop-up window disappears. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the ..., resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery The pop-up window disappears. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the ..., resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the selected mode. 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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...will 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... extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. If the battery light flashes or there is ...
...will 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... extra battery packs, rotate their use the computer for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. If the battery light flashes or there is ...
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Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 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 adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set or ...version or change certain settings back to their default values. ❖ Password-Allows you to 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 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 or ...version or change certain settings back to their default values. ❖ Password-Allows you to set to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears.
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Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on battery power, the CPU frequency ... the options that appear in which applications will become default settings when you to access the wake-on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you change the sequence in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you to low for the...
Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will work with the zoom in/out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on battery power, the CPU frequency ... the options that appear in which applications will become default settings when you to access the wake-on the desktop To access the Zooming utility: TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you change the sequence in the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you to low for the...
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...least 10 seconds. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c ... the wall outlet is on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is working by looking at the AC power light. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. ...
...least 10 seconds. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c ... the wall outlet is on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is working by looking at the AC power light. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn on the power. ...
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...optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove ... memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. Here are some typical...
...optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 201 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict 5 Check for the error again. 6 If the error recurs, remove ... memory module installed, the error is consuming full power. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module may be faulty. Here are some typical...
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... as it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Is the display power set to turn on page 121. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery has completely discharged, it may not charge...
... as it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Is the display power set to turn on page 121. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If the battery has completely discharged, it may not charge...