Toshiba Portege A600 PPA61C-01K00K Users Manual Canada; English - Page 175

Overheating power down, AC power, DC IN, Problem, Procedure

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Troubleshooting Overheating power down If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with either setting, the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost. Problem Procedure Computer shuts down Leave the computer off until the DC IN indicator and DC IN indicator stops blinking. blinks orange It is recommended to leave the computer off until the interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking. If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start, or if it starts but shuts down quickly, contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. Computer shuts down and its DC IN indicator is flashing white or green This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal system - you should contact your reseller, dealer or service provider. AC power If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected you should check the status of the DC IN indicator. Please refer to Chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes 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 (DC IN indicator does computer and a working power outlet. not glow white or green) 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 your reseller, dealer or service provider. User's Manual 8-5

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User’s Manual
8-5
Troubleshooting
Overheating power down
If the processor's temperature reaches an unacceptably high level with
either setting, the computer will automatically shuts down to prevent any
damage - in this instance all unsaved data in memory will be lost.
AC power
If you have trouble turning on the computer with the AC adaptor connected
you should check the status of the
DC IN
indicator. Please refer to Chapter
6,
Power and Power-Up Modes
for further information.
Problem
Procedure
Computer shuts down
and
DC IN
indicator
blinks orange
Leave the computer off until the
DC IN
indicator
stops blinking.
It is recommended to leave the computer off until the interior reaches room
temperature even though the
DC IN
indicator stops blinking.
If the computer has reached room temperature
and it still does not start, or if it starts but shuts
down quickly, contact your reseller, dealer or
service provider.
Computer shuts down
and its
DC IN
indicator
is flashing white or
green
This indicates a problem with the heat dispersal
system - you should contact your reseller, dealer
or service provider.
Problem
Procedure
AC adaptor doesn’t
power the computer
(
DC IN
indicator does
not glow white or green)
Check the connections to make sure that the
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 your reseller,
dealer or service provider.