Toshiba Satellite Pro 4600 Series, User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
TECHNICAL NOTE: It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC
battery because it charges while the computer is on.
However, if the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and
calendar become slow or stop working.
When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is
completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the
real-time clock.
You can use the computer while the RTC battery is being charged,
although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be
monitored.
Using a battery charger
You can purchase an optional battery charger that recharges
lithium ion battery packs without requiring the use of your
computer.
CAUTION: Avoid leaving batteries in the battery charger for
more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the
potential charge of the battery.
Use only battery chargers designed to work with your com-
puter and its batteries.
You can order a Toshiba battery charger using the accessory
information packaged with your computer, or through
Toshiba’s Web site (
www.toshibaaccessories.com ) .
Monitoring battery power
The computer’s battery light gives you an indication of the
battery’s current charge:
❖
No illumination means the battery has completely discharged
and the AC adapter is not connected.