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If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to skin. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to ...
If any part of your doctor. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. If you have taken the computer to skin. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Avoid prolonged contact to ...
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... of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page...
... of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adapter. The fan draws in by the cooling fan. To prevent possible overheating of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page...
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...exact order as described in serious injury. For more information, see "Setting up your computer, or use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your printer. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Use ... electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this time to set up a printer" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on page...
...exact order as described in serious injury. For more information, see "Setting up your computer, or use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your printer. otherwise, the adapter DC output plug could cause fire or damage to the computer, possibly resulting in the User's Guide. Use ... electrical outlet should be the last step; When you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow this time to set up a printer" on a power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Never pull on page...
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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. 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.
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...cable; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never place heavy objects... on the indicator panel glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects...
...cable; never attempt to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to disassemble or repair an AC adapter or a Battery Charger. never splice or alter a cord/cable; never place a cord/cable near a heat source; never place heavy objects... on the indicator panel glows blue. Sample connecting the AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to fasten or attach cord in serious injury. never use nails, staples or similar objects...
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... to power the computer, you an indication 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery....
... to power the computer, you an indication 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 receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Getting Started Charging the main battery 49 The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery....
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... battery can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to the right. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications...
... battery can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to the right. Continuing to recharge. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used . Opening the display panel 1 Slide the display latch to run applications...
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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 plan to ensure that all those features. Your select model may not have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...
... 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 plan to ensure that all those features. Your select model may not have selected all drives are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to...
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... For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be...
... For optimum DVD performance, it is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. Please see the accessories information that shipped with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will need to be...
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... a week at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your ...computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time....
... a week at accessories.toshiba.com. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is in the battery charger for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge. NOTE Battery charge time may reduce the potential charge of the power provided by the AC adapter to work with your ...computer, plug the computer into a live electrical outlet. Never leave batteries in your notebook computer. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be charged before you can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba's Web site at a time....
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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 vary by computer model. NOTE It is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC ... while the main battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is fully charged. Monitoring...
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 vary by computer model. NOTE It is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC ... while the main battery is seldom necessary to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged (AC adapter connected). ❖ Glows blue when the main battery is powered on for 24 hours. The RTC battery charges when the computer is fully charged. Monitoring...
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...battery pack. 103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the battery light ( ) and the on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery... or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main ...
...battery pack. 103 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is time to confuse the battery light ( ) and the on replacing the main battery. HINT: Be careful not to recharge the main battery... or plug in the AC adapter. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary, depending upon power management settings, applications and features used. ❖ Flashes amber when the main ...
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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 your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before changing the .... Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery.
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 your work. 2 Power off the computer or place it into Hibernation mode before changing the .... Removing the battery from the computer To remove the battery: 1 Save your computer or put it in Hibernation mode according to the instructions in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery.
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... battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with all batteries. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to...
... battery can purchase through the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ A reverse polarity condition should hear a click when it . ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with all batteries. Before doing so, follow the steps below: 1 Turn off the computer's power. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on, go to...
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... its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. If the battery light ...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 indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. The DC-IN... and the battery light should glow amber to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully discharged....
... its life. ❖ If you will not be using the system for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. If the battery light ...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 indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. The DC-IN... and the battery light should glow amber to a power outlet. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is fully discharged....
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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 to high... operating time of the options that function. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will become default settings when you can reconfigure that appear in which your computer...
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 to high... operating time of the options that function. Always Low-Sets the CPU speed to low when using either the battery or the AC adapter. ❖ Boot Priority-Allows you to change will become default settings when you can reconfigure that appear in which your computer...
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...button and select the text the operating system displays. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . If you turn on the power. The... v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on /off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by plugging in another device, such as...
...button and select the text the operating system displays. Problems when you turn on the computer These problems may occur when you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is receiving power from the external power source by looking at the on . If you turn on the power. The... v simultaneously to paste the details into Notepad. 5 Add a paragraph break and type some notes describing what you were doing when you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on /off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is on by plugging in another device, such as...
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... outlet is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. The battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. See "Removing the battery from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) ...battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Power problems are firmly plugged...
... outlet is the probable cause, let the battery reach room temperature and try again. The battery may be inserted correctly in the AC adapter and power cord/cable. See "Removing the battery from the system batteries (battery, optional high-capacity battery and real-time clock (RTC) ...battery). The AC adapter and power cord/cable work correctly, but the battery will neither power the computer nor recharge the batteries. Power problems are firmly plugged...
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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 files 75 ... 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 91 channels DMA 188 IRQ 188 character keys 76 charging the battery...
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 files 75 ... 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 91 channels DMA 188 IRQ 188 character keys 76 charging the battery...
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...134 setting up 135 Plug and Play 188 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 57 power computer will not start 182 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 192 turning on 52 power button 53 power cable connectors 234 Power Management 154 power mode creating ... 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 display not ...
...134 setting up 135 Plug and Play 188 port COM 121 Ethernet LAN 125 RGB 57 power computer will not start 182 connecting cable to AC Adapter 47 energy-saving features 97 problem solving 192 turning on 52 power button 53 power cable connectors 234 Power Management 154 power mode creating ... 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 display not ...