Power
When the computer is not plugged into an AC power outlet, the battery pack is the primary power source. However, your computer also has a number of other power resources, including an intelligent power supply and a Real Time Clock (RTC) battery, all of which are interrelated with any one having the ability to produce apparent power problems.
Overheating power down
If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automatically shut down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.
Problem | Procedure |
Computer shuts | Leave the computer off until the it reaches room |
down automatically | temperature. If the computer has reached room |
| temperature and it still does not start, or if it starts |
| but shuts down quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support. |
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AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator. Please refer to the Power Condition Descriptions section for further information.
Problem | Procedure |
AC adaptor doesn’t | Check the connections to make sure that the |
power the computer | power cord/adaptor is firmly connected to the |
| computer and a working power outlet. |
| Check the condition of the cord and terminals. If |
| the cord is frayed or damaged it should be |
| replaced, while if the terminals are soiled, they |
| should be cleaned with a clean cotton cloth. |
| If the AC adaptor still does not power the |
| computer, you should contact TOSHIBA Support. |
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Battery
If you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the Battery indicator.
Problem | Procedure |
Battery doesn’t | The battery may be discharged - connect the AC |
power the computer | adaptor to recharge the battery. |
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