Toshiba R30-A Manuale Utente

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If Something Goes Wrong

Power and the batteries

Power and the batteries

Your computer receives its power through the AC adaptor 
and power cord/cable or from the system batteries (battery 
and real-time clock (RTC) battery). Power problems are 
interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power 
cord/cable will neither power the computer nor recharge the 
batteries.

Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:

The AC 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 computer.

If the AC 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 computer is 
consuming full power. Try turning off the computer.

The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer. 
Turn off the computer, remove the battery (if applicable), 
clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and 
replace the battery. See 

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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 has completely discharged, it will not begin 
charging immediately. Leave the AC adaptor and power 
cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery 
is charging.

If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the 
computer continue charging the battery for at least another 
20 minutes before you turn on the computer.

If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery 
may have reached the end of its useful life.