Toshiba 5005-s504 User Manual
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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
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Maximizing battery life
A main battery can be recharged many times. Over time it
will gradually lose its ability to hold a charge. Battery life and
charge time vary depending on the applications, power
management settings and features used. To maximize the life
of your main battery:
will gradually lose its ability to hold a charge. Battery life and
charge time vary depending on the applications, power
management settings and features used. To maximize the life
of your main battery:
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Avoid leaving the computer plugged in and unused for
more than a few hours. Overcharging the main battery
may shorten its life.
more than a few hours. Overcharging the main battery
may shorten its life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for a long period
of time, remove the battery.
of time, remove the battery.
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Alternate between batteries if you have a spare.
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Make sure your computer is turned off or in Hibernation
mode when you are replacing the battery.
mode when you are replacing the battery.
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Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
sunlight.
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that
you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery
power.
you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery
power.