Power and Power-Up Modes
TOSHIBA A60 Series
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TOSHIBA A60 Series
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The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The battery maintains the state
of the computer when you enable Resume.
When the computer is powered off in Resume mode, and the AC adaptor
in not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain data and
programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged,
Resume does not function and the computer loses all data in memory.
The following message appears when you turn on the power:
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WARNING: RESUME FAILURE.
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.
To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate
the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery
pack is fully discharged. Refer to
Extending battery life
in this Chapter for
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power more
than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function
efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the
Battery
LED may
not indicate a low-battery condition.
Real time clock battery
The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real
time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.
If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this
data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following
message appears when you turn on the power:
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Check system. Then press [F1] key
The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be
replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The
battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed
of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
