Toshiba Tecra R700 PT318C-00L002 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 158

AC power, Battery, DC IN, Problem, Procedure

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PORTÉGÉ/TECRA R700 Series It is recommended to leave the computer off until the interior reaches room temperature even though the DC IN indicator stops blinking. Computer shuts down and its DC IN indicator is flashing green 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. 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 power the computer cord/adaptor is firmly connected to the computer (DC IN indicator does and a working power outlet. not glow 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. Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. Please refer to chapter 6, Power and Power-Up Modes for more information on these indicators, together with general battery operation. Problem Procedure Battery doesn't The battery may be discharged - connect the AC power the computer adaptor to recharge the battery. User's Manual 8-5

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User’s Manual
8-5
PORTÉGÉ/TECRA R700 Series
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.
Battery
If you suspect a problem with the battery, you should check the status of
the DC IN indicator as well as the Battery indicator. Please refer to chapter
6,
Power and Power-Up Modes
for more information on these indicators,
together with general battery operation.
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
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 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.
Problem
Procedure
Battery doesn’t
power the computer
The battery may be discharged - connect the AC
adaptor to recharge the battery.