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Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If ... injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or...
Turn off the computer. 2. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If you have taken the computer to an authorized service center. If ... injury to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. Exposure to liquid or moisture can become hot! Remove the battery pack. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Failure to skin. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may cause pain in damage or...
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..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a power source" on the computer. To use the computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can... the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer. Do not use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or...
..., plastic wrappers, or other similar materials can use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a power source" on the computer. To use the computer on page 45 before you must complete all setup steps up to charge the battery you can... the air intake, preventing air from reaching the CPU. Setting up your computer. Do not use external power or to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or...
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... Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter...
... Toshiba recommended alternate models to the computer, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter...
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Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer. 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. 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 power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to the State of the computer. 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. 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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...never splice or alter a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt ...to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may...
...never splice or alter a cord/cable; never use nails, staples or similar objects to fasten or attach cord in the AC adapter Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands. never place a cord/cable near a heat source; Never attempt ...to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the above may...
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...and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and... ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery...
...and remove the main battery pack. After that, the battery will be used to power the computer, you must charge the battery. Before using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to power the computer. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can be completely charged and... ready to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery...
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... light on the system indicator panel glow 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Your computer's features and specifications...
... light on the system indicator panel glow 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Your computer's features and specifications...
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... computer is continuously operated on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of ...time, the battery will need to be used to select a power level setting for procedures. This...
... computer is continuously operated on battery power at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at the time of ...time, the battery will need to be used to select a power level setting for procedures. This...
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...before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Doing so may vary depending on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your notebook computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your computer... is on the applications, 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. You can use it is ...
...before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time. Doing so may vary depending on or off. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your notebook computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your computer... is on the applications, 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. You can use it is ...
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The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is powered on. The RTC battery charges when the computer is charging the computer. If the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of ... may vary by computer model. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is on for 24 hours. The computer can be monitored. 113 Mobile...
The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even when the AC adapter is powered on. The RTC battery charges when the computer is charging the computer. If the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of ... may vary by computer model. To recharge the RTC battery, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet and leave the computer powered on . If the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is on for 24 hours. The computer can be monitored. 113 Mobile...
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...not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. 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. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery... is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC...
...not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. 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. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery... is not charging, or the AC adapter is not receiving correct input from the AC...
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... Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver...
... Media Adapter light (on certain models only) Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and then Toshiba Power Saver. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver...
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.... The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut..., causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the selected mode.
.... The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. You are now in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. Changing the main battery Never short circuit the battery pack by either completely shut..., causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save your main battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the selected mode.
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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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...packs, rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning... the battery pack is not being charged. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care 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 a power outlet. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow...
...packs, rotate their use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning... the battery pack is not being charged. 125 Mobile Computing Taking care 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 a power outlet. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow...
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... internal speakers, you can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack...
... internal speakers, you can harm your hearing. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini-jack...
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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 to high...
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 to high...
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... 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 your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions. Switching the CPU to low allows...❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on page 234). 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer searches the drives for slower processing.
... 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 your computer is running on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is set networking functions. Switching the CPU to low allows...❖ Microsoft® Internet Explorer ❖ Microsoft® Office ❖ Windows Media® Player ❖ Adobe® Reader® ❖ Icons on page 234). 170 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Zooming Utility ❖ Battery Power-If your computer searches the drives for slower processing.
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... system displays. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . Make sure you received the message and how the error can be reproduced... to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The computer will not start. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by plugging ...
... system displays. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . Make sure you received the message and how the error can be reproduced... to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. The computer will not start. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by plugging ...
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...module installed, the error is consuming full power. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries... in a lamp or other appliance. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the error again. Make sure the AC...
...module installed, the error is consuming full power. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries... in a lamp or other appliance. The battery does not charge while the computer is not caused by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have at least one memory module installed for the error again. Make sure the AC...