Connecting The Ac Adaptor - Toshiba Satellite U500 User Manual

Getting Started

Connecting the AC adaptor

Attach the AC adaptor when you need to charge the battery or you want to
operate from AC power. It is also the fastest way to get started, because the
battery pack will need to be charged before you can operate from battery power.
The AC adaptor can be connected to any power source supplying from 100 to 240
volts and 50 or 60 hertz. For details on using the AC adaptor to charge the battery
pack, refer to Chapter 6,
n A lways use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your
computer or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of
fire or other damage to the computer. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor
could cause fire or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious
injury. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an
incompatible adaptor.
n N ever plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond
to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of
the unit. Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
n A lways use or purchase power cables that comply with the legal voltage
and frequency specifications and requirements in the country of use.
Failure to do so could result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in
serious injury.
n The supplied power cord conforms to safety rules and regulations in the
region the product is bought and should not be used outside this region.
For use in other regions, please buy power cords that conform to safety
rules and regulations in the particular region.
n Do not use a 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
n W hen you connect the AC adaptor to the computer, always follow the
steps in the exact order as described in the User's Manual. Connecting
the power cable to a live electrical outlet should be the last step otherwise
the adaptor DC output plug could hold an electrical charge and cause an
electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. As a general safety
precaution, avoid touching any metal parts.
n N ever place your computer or AC adaptor on a wooden surface, furniture,
or any other surface that could be marred by exposure to heat since the
computer base and AC adaptor's surface increase in temperature during
normal use.
n Always place your computer or AC adaptor on a flat and hard surface that
is resistant to heat damage.Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for
Safety and Comfort for detailed precautions and handling instructions.
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