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... of your doctor. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the...
... of your doctor. Turn off the computer. 2. Avoid prolonged contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. If pain persists despite rest, consult your computer, and never expose the...
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... use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before... draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but...
... use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to your computer. Do not use external power or to a power source" on page 46. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be charged before... draws in by drawing outside air into the computer. If the fan is not blocked. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The cooling fan may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and PC Cards. These components include, but...
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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. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Power cord/cable AC adapter 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. Wash hands after handling.
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. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 47 Power cord/cable AC adapter 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. Wash hands after handling.
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...the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable... through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on a cord/cable; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
...the cables, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; never splice or alter a cord/cable; never run a cord/cable... through a pinch point such as a door or window; Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The AC power light on a cord/cable; Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
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...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 an AC power source for information on page 109 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on... 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is...
...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 an AC power source for information on page 109 for at least three hours with its battery already installed. See "Changing the main battery" on... 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is...
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...product Series. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications ...some of the many possible 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Your select...
...product Series. This information applies to all of the icons or switches shown on the notebook chassis, unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to accommodate all possible configurations for the first time Your computer's features and specifications ...some of the many possible 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 have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Your select...
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... format of the other video platform. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to play a DVD disc from that are not available on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will allow you play DVDs from another region, the drive will be "locked in." Learning the Basics...
... format of the other video platform. Note that changing from region 1 to region 2 and back to play a DVD disc from that are not available on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is , the drive will allow you play DVDs from another region, the drive will be "locked in." Learning the Basics...
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... or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. This may shorten the life of individual components. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Published...low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. After a period of publication. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This is normal for DVD playback. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it...
... or a docking station (if applicable to retain a charge. To ensure that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. This may shorten the life of individual components. The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. Published...low-battery condition. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. After a period of publication. In addition, your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. This is normal for DVD playback. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it...
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... RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. If you travel and need to work for use the preset configuration. You can then replace a discharged battery and...
... RTC memory that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. Mobile Computing Running the computer on batteries and accessories, see accessories.toshiba.com. If you travel and need to work for use the preset configuration. You can then replace a discharged battery and...
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... the on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Standby command). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is time to confuse the battery light ( ) and the on /off... when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or ...
... the on /off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Standby command). NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is time to confuse the battery light ( ) and the on /off... when the main battery charge is low and it is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack. 103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or ...
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104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button Wireless antenna light AC power light On/off light Battery light Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Bridge media adapter slot light Hard disk drive light NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after ...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 icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery...
104 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power Power button Wireless antenna light AC power light On/off light Battery light Sample power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power Bridge media adapter slot light Hard disk drive light NOTE Wait at least 16 seconds after ...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 icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining battery...
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... an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow, power is not being charged. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of direct sunlight. Check... pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to 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...
... an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully charged. If the DC-IN or AC powerlight indicator does not glow, power is not being charged. If the battery pack has at least five minutes of direct sunlight. Check... pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4. 4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cord/cable to 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...
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... the Optimize tab of the source, and use the many preset power profiles, or create one yourself. 154 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver is used to control your computer, plus any customized power profiles that you to control power usage for both AC power and battery power, as well as the estimated battery life for each...
... the Optimize tab of the source, and use the many preset power profiles, or create one yourself. 154 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Power Saver Toshiba Power Saver The Toshiba Power Saver is used to control your computer, plus any customized power profiles that you to control power usage for both AC power and battery power, as well as the estimated battery life for each...
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... default settings when you restart your battery. 159 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 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...
... default settings when you restart your battery. 159 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup 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...
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...contact the software manufacturer. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. The computer will not start. 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 on the ... the wall outlet is on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on/off indicator. Verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem...
...contact the software manufacturer. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on. The computer will not start. 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 on the ... the wall outlet is on by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on/off indicator. Verify that the software manufacturer needs to help you solve your problem...
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...if the battery is consuming full power. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both... you turn on , check that the wall outlet is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. If the AC power light still does not come on page 110. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery ...
...if the battery is consuming full power. 192 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving a hardware conflict Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the computer" on when you plug in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. Power problems are firmly plugged into both... you turn on , check that the wall outlet is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. If the AC power light still does not come on page 110. If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the computer continue charging the battery ...
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... the computer. To set up your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics. To ensure the password protection is operating on AC power) your desktop, you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver tab has already been selected. To protect your display may reappear automatically after pressing Fn...
... the computer. To set up your files with a screen saver password link located under the suggested topics. To ensure the password protection is operating on AC power) your desktop, you clicked Choose a screen saver, the Screen Saver tab has already been selected. To protect your display may reappear automatically after pressing Fn...
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This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 234
This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. Appendix B Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your computer features a universal power supply you can use worldwide. USA and Canada United Kingdom UL approved CSA approved Australia AS approved BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved 234
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Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 76 A AC adapter 46 AC power connecting adapter 48 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 131 Alt keys 77 audio .wav files 130 audio features 130 B backing up ... charge not lasting 193 charging 46, 49 274 conserving power 106 disposal 115 low charge 105 monitoring power 49, 102 not charging 192 power usage hot key 108 power usage mode 228 real-time clock (RTC) 99 removing 110 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 119 C CD creating 93 playing an audio...
Index Numerics 101-key keyboard 76 A AC adapter 46 AC power connecting adapter 48 accessories memory 53 adding memory 53 adjusting recording quality 131 Alt keys 77 audio .wav files 130 audio features 130 B backing up ... charge not lasting 193 charging 46, 49 274 conserving power 106 disposal 115 low charge 105 monitoring power 49, 102 not charging 192 power usage hot key 108 power usage mode 228 real-time clock (RTC) 99 removing 110 BIOS setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 53 start 119 C CD creating 93 playing an audio...
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... using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 55 printer local, connecting 59 problem solving 205 printing a file 85 problem solving AC power 192 accessing disk drives 183 battery charge does not last 193 battery not charging 192 cannot insert diskette in drive 199 cannot read ...a diskette 199 changing display properties 196 checking device properties 190 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 203 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 221 corrupted/damaged data files 199 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 190 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external ...
... using Standby 68, 70 precautions 40 primary button 55 printer local, connecting 59 problem solving 205 printing a file 85 problem solving AC power 192 accessing disk drives 183 battery charge does not last 193 battery not charging 192 cannot insert diskette in drive 199 cannot read ...a diskette 199 changing display properties 196 checking device properties 190 computer hangs when PC Card inserted 203 computer will not power up 182 contacting Toshiba 221 corrupted/damaged data files 199 Device Manager 189 disabling a device 190 disk drive is slow 198 display is blank 194 external ...