Toshiba 5005-s504 User Manual
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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
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The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, which stores your
system configuration settings and the current time and date
for up to a month while the computer is turned off.
system configuration settings and the current time and date
for up to a month while the computer is turned off.
Using additional batteries
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for
many hours without an AC power source, you may want to
carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then
replace a discharged battery and continue working.
many hours without an AC power source, you may want to
carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then
replace a discharged battery and continue working.
Battery safety precautions
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Never try to disassemble a battery.
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Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
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Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to
explode, releasing toxic materials.
explode, releasing toxic materials.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
To replace the main battery, use an identical battery, which
you can purchase from Toshiba’s Web site at
you can purchase from Toshiba’s Web site at