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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Battery

If you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN/Battery indicator.

Problem

Procedure

Battery doesn’t

The battery may be discharged - connect the AC

power the computer

adaptor to recharge the battery.

 

 

Battery doesn’t

If the battery is completely discharged, it will not

charge when the AC

begin charging immediately, in these instances you

adaptor is attached.

should wait a few minutes before trying again. If

 

the battery still does not charge, you should check

 

that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected

 

to is supplying power - this can be tested by

 

plugging another appliance into it.

 

 

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