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If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Continuous operation for Safety ...
If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to liquid or moisture can become hot! Continuous operation for Safety ...
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... or to sign up for an Internet connection. Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 46 Getting Started Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft...
... or to sign up for an Internet connection. Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the AC adapter. The computer will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be chosen." 46 Getting Started Setting up your software NOTE The names of Microsoft...
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...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
...) ❖ Install PC Cards (see "Inserting and removing PC Cards" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Never pull on page 140) Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
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Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching...
Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. As a general safety precaution, avoid touching...
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Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 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 the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet.
Sample connecting the AC adapter cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 50 Getting Started Connecting to a power source 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 the computer. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adapter cord into the DC-IN on the system indicator glows blue. The AC power light on the back of California to a live electrical outlet.
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...gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a power cable; never attempt to ...follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a power cable near a heat source; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door ...
...gives you an indication of the above may damage the cables, and/ or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in the AC adapter. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 51 Never tamper with wet hands. never splice or alter a power cable; never attempt to ...follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in place; Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never place a power cable near a heat source; never run a power cable through a pinch point such as a door ...
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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. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can...completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the...
...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. Before using all of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can...completely charged and ready to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. 52 Getting Started Charging the main battery NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the...
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... computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to ensure that may come on...
... computer for an entire product Series. Over a period of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adapter, if you may not be able to all possible configurations for the first time large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on... battery power, the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are designed to accommodate all of the TFT manufacturing technology. This information applies to ensure that may come on...
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... Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
... Adding memory 57 1 If the computer is on page 114. 5 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down to the computer, including the AC Adapter cord. 4 Remove the battery. The Turn off the computer. 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to locate the memory module slot cover.
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...power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of the battery, and the battery light may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on battery power at least... on usage. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www.accessories.toshiba.com. See "Detailed Specs" for all batteries.
...power management settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance variations produced by Toshiba at the time of the battery, and the battery light may vary considerably from an AC outlet. Published battery life numbers are away from specifications depending on battery power at least... on usage. 107 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on AC power, either through an AC adapter or docking station (if applicable to your computer or visit the Toshiba web site at www.accessories.toshiba.com. See "Detailed Specs" for all batteries.
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... store your computer's configuration settings. The battery may not start charging immediately if: ❖ The battery is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of battery capacity. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to a month when the computer is...
... store your computer's configuration settings. The battery may not start charging immediately if: ❖ The battery is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of battery capacity. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to a month when the computer is...
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...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 low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . NOTE It is completely discharged,... is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is on. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock...
...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 low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . NOTE It is completely discharged,... is being charged, although the charging status of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Blue indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. ❖ Amber indicates the AC adapter is on. When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock...
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... run out of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your data and take one of power, 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save... could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Never expose a battery pack to an AC power source.
... run out of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your data and take one of power, 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. TECHNICAL NOTE: To avoid losing any data, save... could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the main battery. Never expose a battery pack to an AC power source.
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... 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. If it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Check the connections for the... operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 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 indicate that the battery pack is fully charged.
... 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. If it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Check the connections for the... operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 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 indicate that the battery pack is fully charged.
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... injury. 119 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of used batteries The life of old batteries by throwing it into a fire, and never...
... injury. 119 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries ❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of used batteries The life of old batteries by throwing it into a fire, and never...
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... and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU...by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ ...
... and automatically changes the processing frequency and decreases voltage depending on the power source: ❖ Always High-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Always Low-If your computer is running on battery power, the CPU...by pressing the power button, then quickly pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 166 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA HW Setup ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security ❖ ...
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...is on. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn ... and select the text the operating system displays. Press and hold the power switch for at the On/off indicator. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard....
...is on. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is connected to it when you contact the software manufacturer. Make sure you attached the AC adapter and power cord/cable properly or installed a charged battery. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you turn ... and select the text the operating system displays. Press and hold the power switch for at the On/off indicator. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem. 2 Press Ctrl and c simultaneously to copy the text to the clipboard....
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... by the memory module. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module ...may be faulty. 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). The battery...
... by the memory module. Power problems are firmly plugged into both the wall outlet and the computer. The AC adapter and power cord/cable work . For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. If removing the memory module eliminates the error, the memory module ...may be faulty. 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). The battery...
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...see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery appears not to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you think this site often to stay Turn ... the battery, clean the contacts with ? If the battery has completely discharged, it again. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace...
...see if the battery is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try charging it will need to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. The battery appears not to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you think this site often to stay Turn ... the battery, clean the contacts with ? If the battery has completely discharged, it again. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/ cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will not begin with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace...
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Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 224 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 163 audio .wav ... charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 79 A AC adapter 48 AC power cord/cable connectors 224 accessories memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 138 Alt keys 79 assign keys Fn-esse 163 audio .wav ... charging 184 power usage hot key 121 power usage mode 219 unlocking 115 battery alarms 113 battery power displaying remaining 112 monitoring 110 BIOS see Toshiba Hardware Setup Bridge Media slot 142 button power 55 start 125 C CD creating 137 264