Toshiba M30 Guida Utente
Power
Satellite M30 Series
6-8
Satellite M30 Series
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Charging the batteries
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator
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.
the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and
automatically turns off.
The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two
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 AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the
battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other
charger.
battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other
charger.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.
discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Standard battery pack
about 4.0 to 10.0 or longer
about 2.7
High-capacity battery pack about 8.0 to 20.0 or longer
about 3.4
RTC battery
8.0
Doesn't charge
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.
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.
places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery
flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
Alarm item of the Alarm window.