Toshiba 3000-s353 User Guide
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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
charge completely, especially if you have had the computer turned
off for a long time.
off for a long time.
If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may
display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave it
turned off for at least 24 hours.
turned off for at least 24 hours.
NOTE: When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC
battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to
reset the real-time clock.
battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to
reset the real-time clock.
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the primary battery’s current charge.
The Modular Bay light indicates the charge state of the secondary
battery (if used). In both cases, the indicator light:
The Modular Bay light indicates the charge state of the secondary
battery (if used). In both cases, the indicator light:
Glows green when the battery is fully charged
Glows amber while the battery is being charged
Does not glow if the external power source is disconnected or
if the battery is completely discharged
if the battery is completely discharged
Determining remaining battery power
NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the
computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery
power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s
remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery
power. The computer needs this time to check the battery’s
remaining capacity and perform its calculations.
1
Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2
Double-click the Power Management icon.