Toshiba PDA01U-00501F User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong
Power and the batteries
Power and the batteries
Your device receives its power through the AC adaptor and power 
cord/cable or from the system battery. Power problems are 
interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable 
will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries.
Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:
The Power light does not come on when you plug in the AC 
adaptor and power cord/cable.
Make sure the AC adaptor and power cord/cable are firmly plugged 
into both the wall outlet and the device.
If the Power light still does not come on, check that the wall outlet 
is working properly by plugging in a lamp or other appliance.
The AC adaptor and power cord/cable work correctly, but the 
battery will not charge.
The battery does not charge while the device is consuming full 
power. Try turning off the device.
The battery may not be inserted correctly in the device. Turn off the 
device, remove the battery, clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth 
(if necessary) and replace the battery. See 
The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. If you 
think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach room 
temperature and try again.
If the battery light does not glow after a few minutes, the battery 
may have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it.
The battery appears not to power the device for as long as it 
usually does.
If you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery 
meter may become inaccurate. Let the battery discharge 
completely, then try charging it again.
Check the power options. For more information, see 
. Have you added a device, such as a 
memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is your 
software using the internal storage drive more? Is the display power 
set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to begin 
with? All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts.