Toshiba Portégé M200 User Manual
Power and PowerUp Modes
Portégé M200
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Portégé M200
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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.
time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.
The RTC battery is charged when the power of the computer is on.
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:
data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following
message appears when you turn on the power:
S
*** Bad RTC battery ***
Check system. Then press [F1] key
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.
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.
You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key. Refer to
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details.
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details.
Care and use of the Battery Pack
The Battery Pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking
proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power
as well as a longer life for your Battery Pack. Follow the instructions in
this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum
performance.
proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power
as well as a longer life for your Battery Pack. Follow the instructions in
this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum
performance.
Safety precautions
Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property
damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:
damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:
Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result
in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
Note: Provides important information.