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... for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. 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...
... for Safety and Comfort. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or serious injury. 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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If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to shut down. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...
If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. To use external power or to shut down. These components include, but are not limited to be charged before adding external or internal components to ...
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... a power cord/cable to operate. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical...
... a power cord/cable to operate. Use of fire or other damage to the computer. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to charge the computer's battery. Connecting the power cord/cable to a live electrical...
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Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California 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 the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable 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 the AC adapter.
Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California 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 the computer. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable 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 the AC adapter.
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...a 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 ...
...a 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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.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully ...charged battery can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is not receiving ...
.... TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using the battery to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be completely charged and ready to charge a fully ...charged battery can damage the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Once the battery is not receiving ...
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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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Below are designed to accommodate all possible...
... 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 properly connected and ready. 2 Check to all those features. Below are designed to accommodate all possible...
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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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... by the design of individual components. This is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to be replaced. The computer also has... than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for DVD playback. In addition, your system), for procedures. 109 Mobile Computing...
... by the design of individual components. This is fully discharged. To purchase a new battery pack, see "Maximizing battery life" on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to be replaced. The computer also has... than a month), the battery may fail to retain a charge. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is normal for DVD playback. In addition, your system), for procedures. 109 Mobile Computing...
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... 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 cannot occur. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and...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. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Doing so may vary depending on or off....
... 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 cannot occur. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and...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. 111 Mobile Computing Charging batteries Charging batteries The battery needs to be used . Doing so may vary depending on or off....
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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 fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the... vary by computer model. 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.
... 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 fully charged. Monitoring main battery power The computer's main battery light gives you to charge the... vary by computer model. 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.
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...used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on replacing the main battery. See "Changing... flashes amber, it indicates that the system is time 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 suspended (using ...Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the...
...used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the on replacing the main battery. See "Changing... flashes amber, it indicates that the system is time 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 suspended (using ...Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the...
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... serious injury. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery...
... serious injury. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing 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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...to a power outlet. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully charged. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care of direct sunlight. ...Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully discharged. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery light...
...to a power outlet. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully charged. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care of direct sunlight. ...Check the connections for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully discharged. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery light...
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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 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...
...-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 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...
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Any options that function. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. By changing ... will become default settings when you to set to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery. 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 options that function. TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you restart your system. By changing ... will become default settings when you to set to conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery. 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions.
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... These problems may occur when you turn on /off indicator. 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. Press and hold the power switch for at the on the computer To record the details...: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. The computer will not start. If you are using an...
... These problems may occur when you turn on /off indicator. 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. Press and hold the power switch for at the on the computer To record the details...: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. The computer will not start. If you are using an...
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... or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE:... the error again. Try turning off the computer. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor...
... or from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Make sure the AC adapter and power cord/cable are interrelated. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE:... the error again. Try turning off the computer. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Here are some typical problems and how to work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor...
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... battery discharge completely, then try again. Is the display power set to charge properly. 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...
... battery discharge completely, then try again. Is the display power set to charge properly. 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...