Toshiba Satellite 1130 Series, User Manual

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Power and Power-Up Modes
Satellite 1130 Series 6-8
Satellite 1130 Series
Version
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Charging the batteries
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator
flashes amber indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
If you continue to use the computer while the
Battery indicator flashes,
the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and
automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect
the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The
Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the
battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with any other
charger.
Time
The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged
battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type Power on Power off
Battery pack about 3.5 to 8 about 3.5
RTC battery about 24 about 24 with AC or
Battery pack
The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section Maximising battery operating time. The same factors affect charge
time.