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Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may ... contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids...
Do not turn on the power again until you experience discomfort while operating the computer, stop immediately and rest. Read the enclosed Instruction Manual for long periods without adequate rest may ... contact to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Continuous operation for Safety and Comfort. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter from the power plug socket and computer. 3. Exposure to follow these eventualities should accidentally occur, immediately: 1. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Never allow any liquids...
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...cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important...similar materials can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to your computer. The cooling fan may be ...
...cooling fan is blocked, it . Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup steps up to a power source" on page 45 before you must attach the AC adapter. See "Connecting to and including "Setting up your software" on page 47. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer Important...similar materials can be drawn in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to shut down. To use external power or to charge the battery you can use the computer on surfaces with objects that needs to your computer. The cooling fan may be ...
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.../cable to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage ... plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical...
.../cable to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Connecting the power cord/cable to remove a plug from a socket. Always use the Toshiba AC adapter that was provided with your computer, or use Toshiba recommended alternate models to avoid any metal parts. Use of fire or other damage ... plug directly. When you connect the AC adapter to follow the steps in the exact order as described in serious injury. Power cord/cable AC adapter AC adapter cord Sample power cord/cable and AC adapter Use the power cord/ cable and AC adapter to connect the computer to a live electrical...
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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 the State of the computer. 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 AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 the State of the computer. 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 AC adapter to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adapter. Sample connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord on the back of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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... plug in serious injury. Doing any 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 ...such as a door or window; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in...
... plug in serious injury. Doing any 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 ...such as a door or window; never bend or twist a cord/cable; never attempt to a power source 49 The AC power light on a cord/cable; Never tamper with wet hands. Failure to connect or disconnect a power plug with the cord/cable or plug; Never attempt to follow this instruction could result in...
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... 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. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the...
... 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. Your computer's Power Saver utility can damage the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on replacing the main battery. Charging the...
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...be able to all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending 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... 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 ensure that ...
...be able to all the features and icons described in until the power button and the on/off light on the system indicator panel glow blue, depending 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... 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 ensure that ...
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... components. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, ... battery. This is normal for procedures. In addition, your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to select a power level setting for an extended period (more than a month), the...
... components. To ensure that the battery maintains its ability to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Please see the accessories information that you play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its maximum capacity, ... battery. This is normal for procedures. In addition, your computer's Power Saver utility can be replaced. Recharge time varies depending on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to select a power level setting for an extended period (more than a month), the...
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...a time. Never leave batteries in 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 in the battery charger for system ...operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter...
...a time. Never leave batteries in 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 in the battery charger for system ...operation and will allow the battery to recharge. Charging the main battery To charge the main battery while it to power the computer. The battery charges whether the computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adapter...
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... charged, although the charging status 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 completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be ...monitored. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery does not charge while ...
... charged, although the charging status 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 completely discharged, a warning prompts you an indication of the RTC battery cannot be ...monitored. 113 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power NOTE The above error message may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working . The RTC battery does not charge while ...
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... the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). When the on/off light ( ), and ...the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
... the system is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet. 114 Mobile Computing Monitoring main battery power ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). When the on/off light ( ), and ...the power button light (near the upper left corner of the keyboard. NOTE Battery life and charge time may ...
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...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 icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining ...
...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 icon. The Power Saver Properties window appears. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining ...
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...save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the ...pack. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery The pop-up window disappears.
...save your files and then either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in the selected mode. For more information on setting the battery Power Profile, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on page 165. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could fail, causing it into Hibernation mode before changing the ...pack. Never expose a battery pack to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in the AC adapter or install a fresh main battery. 120 Mobile Computing Changing the main battery The pop-up window disappears.
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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. Sample unlocking the battery release lock
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.../cable to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to use . ❖ If you are ...not going to 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 not being charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖...
.../cable to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter and power cord/cable. 5 Charge the battery pack until the battery pack is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to use . ❖ If you are ...not going to 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 not being charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life. ❖...
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... sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Continuous exposure to produce sound from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. Instead of...
... sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the computer. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: Use amplified speakers that require an external power source. Continuous exposure to produce sound from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. Instead of...
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... you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for faster processing. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and...to change certain settings back to their default values. ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ❖ Display-Allows you to high for the built-in LCD display. ❖ CPU (available on...
... you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings for faster processing. Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. 169 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup The TOSHIBA Hardware Setup screen appears. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for your computer, and...to change certain settings back to their default values. ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ❖ Display-Allows you to high for the built-in LCD display. ❖ CPU (available on...
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Always 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 applications will become default settings when you restart your system. By ... and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you change the sequence in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is running on page 234). TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. Switching the CPU to...
Always 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 applications will become default settings when you restart your system. By ... and clicking Apply, you can reconfigure that you change the sequence in /out hot keys (see "Hot Keys" on battery power, the CPU frequency mode is running on page 234). TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you to select which your computer searches the drives for slower processing. Switching the CPU to...
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... and hold the power switch for at the on/off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on... the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. Make sure you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is connected to it when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer...
... and hold the power switch for at the on/off indicator. If the indicator is glowing, the computer is working by plugging in another device, such as a lamp. If you are using an AC adapter, verify that the wall outlet is on. 191 If Something Goes Wrong Problems when you turn on... the computer To record the details: 1 Click the Details button and select the text the operating system displays. Make sure you are using the AC adapter, check that the computer is connected to it when you received the message and how the error can be reproduced. 6 Save the file and refer...
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...the memory module entirely and check for the computer to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in a lamp or other appliance. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. If the error recurs without the memory module ...installed, the error is consuming full power. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery,...
...the memory module entirely and check for the computer to solve them: The AC power light does not come on when you plug in a lamp or other appliance. For example, a faulty AC adapter or power cord/cable will not charge. If the error recurs without the memory module ...installed, the error is consuming full power. Power and the batteries Your computer receives its power through the AC adapter and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery,...