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If Something Goes Wrong
Problems when you turn on the computer
Always save your data even when you are using Sleep
mode. If your battery fully discharges, information that has
not been saved will be lost. Your computer can be
configured to warn you when the battery is running low see
“What to do when the main battery runs low” on page 78
.
If you are running on battery power, it is recommended that
you do not leave the computer in Sleep mode for long
periods of time.
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into a live
wall outlet for several hours. For more information see
“Charging batteries” on page 74
.
The AC power light is blinking.
If the AC power light is blinking, try the following steps:
1
Connect the AC adaptor to a different power outlet,
preferably in a different room. If the computer starts
normally, there may be a problem with the AC outlet
itself, or the voltage level available from it.
2
Verify that the AC adaptor is the correct unit for your
computer model. The computer may not be able to start
from an AC adaptor that is rated for less current
(amperage) than the computer requires, even if the rated
voltage is correct, and the plug fits correctly in the DC-IN
socket. The labels on the bottom of the computer and
the AC adaptor show the specifications for voltage (“V”)
and current (“A”) for each device. The voltage level must
match exactly. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor
must be equal to or greater than that required by the
computer.
3
If your computer has a removable battery, connect the
AC adaptor to the computer. Leave the battery out of the
computer. Try turning the computer on again.
If the computer starts normally, the battery may need
charging, may be depleted, or may be defective. Turn
the computer off, insert the battery, turn the computer
on, and then leave the computer running for several
hours, which will deliver a slow, steady “trickle-charge”
to the battery. Once the battery has been trickle-
charged, it may begin working correctly again.
If the trickle-charging does not prove effective, you can
connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at
