Toshiba PPM78U05L01E User Manual

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User’s Manual
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Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real 
time clock and calendar function and also maintains the system 
configuration while the computer is turned off. If the RTC battery becomes 
completely discharged, the system will lose this information and the real 
time clock and calendar will stop working - in this instance the following 
message will be displayed when you turn on the power:
S
**** RTC Power Failure ****
Check system. Then press [F2] key. 
You can change the Real Time Clock settings by turning the computer on 
while pressing the F2 key and then release the F2 key when the 
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screen appears. Please refer to Chapter 8 
, for further information.
Care and use of the battery pack
This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle 
your battery pack properly.
Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for 
detailed precautions and handling instructions.
The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off even if 
the AC adaptor is attached.
Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before 
attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could 
generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.
Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause 
injury.
The battery pack and Slice Expansion Battery are lithium ion battery, 
which can explode if not replaced, used, handled or disposed of 
properly. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or 
regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as 
replacements.
The computer’s RTC battery is a Ni-MH 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. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or 
regulations. 
Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 
35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, 
battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might 
be shortened.
Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the 
power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery 
pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode. Data could be lost.