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... any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If you have taken the computer to skin. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
... any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to the computer. If you have taken the computer to skin. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up your software" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up to your computer...
... not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up your software" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to and including "Setting up to your computer...
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Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or ...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor ...
Always grasp the plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or ...fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter As a general safety precaution, avoid touching any risk of an incompatible AC adapter could hold an electrical charge and cause an electrical shock or minor ...
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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 the State of California to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of the computer. Sample connecting the power cord/cable 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. 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 the State of California to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of the computer. Sample connecting the power cord/cable 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. 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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... pinch point such as a door or window; 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 recharge the main battery or ...
... pinch point such as a door or window; 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 recharge the main battery or ...
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...is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for more than a few... hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input ...
...is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off . Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. After that reduces the power required for more than a few... hours at a time. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Continuing to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is not receiving correct input ...
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...the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. This information applies to all ...configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the computer...
...the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all those features. This information applies to all ...configurations for the first time the brightness of the screen will dim and you may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 52 Getting Started Using the computer...
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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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...
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. For information on removing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 120. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer ...
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...), for DVD playback. If the computer is consuming full power. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is...or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at the time of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking...
...), for DVD playback. If the computer is consuming full power. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on usage. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is...or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at the time of the battery, and the battery light may not charge while the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking...
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... week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. You can be charged before you can use it is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to power the computer.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery...
... week at accessories.toshiba.com. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery. You can be charged before you can use it is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to power the computer.... Your computer's Power Saver utility can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the battery...
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...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. If...charged. NOTE It is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may ...
...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. If...charged. NOTE It is charging the computer. The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may ...
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... or power button light flashes amber, 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. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of ...the keyboard. 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...
... or power button light flashes amber, 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. When the on/off light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper left corner of ...the keyboard. 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...
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When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. You are now in death or serious injury. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either ... run out of power, you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. 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 into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery...
When your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. You are now in death or serious injury. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either ... run out of power, you have two options: plug in contact with another conductive object. 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 into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery...
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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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...power is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. If it does not 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 on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove... the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is being supplied. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for...
...power is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to a power outlet. If it does not 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 on battery power for an extended period, more than one month, remove... the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is being supplied. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for...
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169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values. ...-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display. ❖ CPU (available on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending...
169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values. ...-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in LCD display. ❖ CPU (available on the power source: ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is the default setting for your computer, and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending...
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...the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions. Any... utility: By changing any subset of your system. 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 which applications will become default settings when you to low...
...the dialog boxes and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions. Any... utility: By changing any subset of your system. 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 which applications will become default settings when you to low...
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...is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on by looking at least 10 seconds. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is on the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system... occur when you contact the software manufacturer. The computer will not start. If you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Make sure you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and ...
...is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on by looking at least 10 seconds. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is on the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system... occur when you contact the software manufacturer. The computer will not start. If you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Make sure you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and ...
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...lamp or other appliance. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is working properly by the memory module. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power problems are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power ...the computer nor recharge the batteries. 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 real-time clock (RTC) battery). Try turning...
...lamp or other appliance. If the error recurs without the memory module installed, the error is working properly by the memory module. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power problems are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power ...the computer nor recharge the batteries. 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 real-time clock (RTC) battery). Try turning...
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... fully. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. The battery may not be too hot or too cold to charge properly. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If you turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean...
... fully. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. The battery may not be too hot or too cold to charge properly. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is charging. If you turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean...