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31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
31 Contents Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 105 Toshiba's energy-saver design 105 Running the computer on battery power 105 Battery Notice 106 Power management 106 Using additional batteries 107 Charging the batteries 107 Charging the main battery 108 Charging the RTC battery 109 Monitoring battery power 110 Determining remaining battery power 110 Conserving battery power 111 What to do when the battery runs low...
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...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you to turn it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices..., the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and...
...applications, power management settings, and features used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for you to turn it . NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on and begin using all of the power provided by the AC adapter to run applications, features, and devices..., the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 53 TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is now ready for system operation and...
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... play DVDs while running on applications, power management settings and features utilized. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that the...
... play DVDs while running on applications, power management settings and features utilized. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not indicate a low-battery condition. If the computer is consuming full power. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that shipped with the power management options preset to a configuration that the...
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... is powered off. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your...the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. When fully charged it turned off even...
... is powered off. Charging the RTC battery Your computer has an internal real-time clock (RTC) battery. 109 Mobile Computing Charging the batteries Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin charging after a few minutes. The RTC battery may have become completely discharged while your...the following error message during startup: BAD RTC BATTERY BAD CHECKSUM (CMOS) CHECK SYSTEM To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. When fully charged it turned off even...
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... overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Short-circuiting the battery can 116 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Sample inserting battery NOTE When you replace your battery, slide the battery lock towards you to take care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to lock the battery pack. Overcharging will shorten its life. Safety precautions ❖ If...
... overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Short-circuiting the battery can 116 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery Sample inserting battery NOTE When you replace your battery, slide the battery lock towards you to take care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to lock the battery pack. Overcharging will shorten its life. Safety precautions ❖ If...
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...2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. If it on , go to fire. If the battery light LED flashes or there is designed so that you can purchase through accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should be ... ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to step 4. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that it cannot be avoided with all batteries. Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery cause it to overheat and may ...
...2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on battery power until the battery pack is fully discharged. If it on , go to fire. If the battery light LED flashes or there is designed so that you can purchase through accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should be ... ❖ Do not expose the battery pack to step 4. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery. ❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that it cannot be avoided with all batteries. Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery cause it to overheat and may ...
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... AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. 118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not...
... AC adapter to the computer and the power cord to a power outlet. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. 118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does not...
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...that the wall outlet is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be inserted correctly in a lamp or other appliance. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Turn ...charge fully. Try replacing it may not be too hot or too cold to turn on , check that takes its useful life. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. 155 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving ...
...that the wall outlet is glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may be inserted correctly in a lamp or other appliance. Let the battery discharge completely, then try again. Is your software using the Toshiba Power Management Utility. The battery does not charge while the computer is charging. Turn ...charge fully. Try replacing it may not be too hot or too cold to turn on , check that takes its useful life. If the battery has completely discharged, it usually does. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. 155 If Something Goes Wrong Resolving ...
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...saver. Off is activated after pressing Fn + F1 (to set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. Sound Fn + This hot key cycles through the battery save modes. DVD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows®operating ...system under battery power are : Off, Low, Medium, and High. 175 Hot Keys Sound...
...saver. Off is activated after pressing Fn + F1 (to set in the Toshiba Power Management utility. Sound Fn + This hot key cycles through the battery save modes. DVD Playback, Presentation and Super Long Life Sample power usage modes The power usage mode in the Windows®operating ...system under battery power are : Off, Low, Medium, and High. 175 Hot Keys Sound...