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... these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can...
... these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. PC base and palm rest can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to an authorized service center. Exposure to liquid or moisture can...
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... air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46 before you must complete all setup steps up your computer. To prevent...
... air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 46 before you must complete all setup steps up your computer. To prevent...
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... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. 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...
... connect the computer to a live electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to avoid any metal parts. 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...
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Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to the AC adapter. Wash hands after handling. AC adapter Power cord/cable Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to the AC adapter. Wash hands after handling. AC adapter Power cord/cable Getting Started Connecting to a power source 49 AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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... cord in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on a cord/cable; The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to...
... cord in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN on a cord/cable; The AC power light on the indicator panel glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to...
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... ready to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the 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 an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. ...
... ready to power the computer, you an indication of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged (AC adapter connected) ❖ Glows blue when the 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 an AC power source for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off. ...
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... than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the...
... than a few hours at a time. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. 52 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Once the...
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... icons used 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 turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the on/off light on the power... The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in...
... icons used 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 turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again until the on/off light on the power... The preinstalled operating system will load automatically. When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in...
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... a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off...
... a memory module with the computer's power on the system) The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Remove the battery. depending on may damage the computer, the module, or both. The operating system turns off computer window appears. 2 Click Turn Off...
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... not charge while the computer is normal for procedures. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 119 for all batteries. This may... will need to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to be used to retain a charge. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
... not charge while the computer is normal for procedures. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at maximum capacity and will lose its maximum capacity, operate the computer on page 119 for all batteries. This may... will need to perform at www.accessories.toshiba.com. If the computer is recommended that the battery maintains its ability to be used to retain a charge. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to...
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.... The battery charges whether the computer 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. Never leave batteries in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Battery charge time...
.... The battery charges whether the computer 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. Never leave batteries in your computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. NOTE Battery charge time...
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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 seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is fully charged. Monitoring main ...may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . 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 on for 24 hours.
... 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 seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. NOTE It is fully charged. Monitoring main ...may display the incorrect time and date or stop working . 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 on for 24 hours.
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...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 power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button...light or power button light flashes amber, it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not 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...
...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 power supply. See "Changing the main battery" on page 116 for information on /off light ( ), and the power button...light or power button light flashes amber, it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. HINT: Be careful not 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...
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TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with another conductive object. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic ... Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. When your main battery has run out of the computer facing you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. 116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing...
TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adapter. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with another conductive object. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic ... Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. When your main battery has run out of the computer facing you have two options: plug in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. The battery pack's internal protective device could also damage the battery pack. 116 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing...
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... not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or... not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to fire. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals...
... not incinerate a spent battery, as an approved option. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should be installed in reverse polarity. ❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or... not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to fire. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals...
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...power cord/cable to use . ❖ If you have extra battery 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 operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. Overcharging...10070; If you are not going to a power outlet. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you will not be using the system for...
...power cord/cable to use . ❖ If you have extra battery 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 operating time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. Overcharging...10070; If you are not going to a power outlet. If the battery light flashes or there is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows blue. ❖ If you will not be using the system for...
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... is glowing, the computer is on /off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you are using the AC adapter, check that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. Problems when you turn on by plugging in another device, such as...the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. 170 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . The computer will not start. The Details ...
... is glowing, the computer is on /off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you are using the AC adapter, check that the wall outlet is working by looking at least 10 seconds. Problems when you turn on by plugging in another device, such as...the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. 170 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . The computer will not start. The Details ...
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... come on , check that the wall outlet is working properly by the memory module. 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). If removing the memory... memory module may be faulty. Power problems are interrelated. 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. The...
... come on , check that the wall outlet is working properly by the memory module. 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). If removing the memory... memory module may be faulty. Power problems are interrelated. 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. The...
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...replace the battery. Have you think this site often to stay Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information that takes its ability... to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Check the power options using the hard disk more? If you added a...
...replace the battery. Have you think this site often to stay Is your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information that takes its ability... to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Check the power options using the hard disk more? If you added a...
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Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 78 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 220 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 150 audio .wav ... monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality 90 260
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 78 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 220 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 150 audio .wav ... monitoring power 109 not charging 180 power usage hot key 115 power usage mode 215 real-time clock (RTC) 106 removing 116 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54 start 125 C CD creating 136 playing an audio 134 playing using Auto-Run 136 CD/DVD button functionality 90 260