Toshiba C55-B5355 Owner's Manual
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Mobile Computing
Charging batteries
Power management
Your computer ships with the power management options
preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable
operating environment and optimum system performance for
both AC power and battery modes.
preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable
operating environment and optimum system performance for
both AC power and battery modes.
Changes to these settings may result in system
performance or stability issues. Users who are not
completely familiar with the power management
component of the system should use the preset
configuration. For assistance with setup changes,
contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center.
performance or stability issues. Users who are not
completely familiar with the power management
component of the system should use the preset
configuration. For assistance with setup changes,
contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center.
Charging batteries
The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to
power the computer.
power the computer.
Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. You
can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba’s Web site
at
can order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba’s Web site
at
Battery charge time may vary depending on the
applications, power management settings, and features
used.
applications, power management settings, and features
used.
Charging the main battery
The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to
power the computer.
power the computer.
To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live
electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer
is on or off.
electrical outlet. The battery charges whether the computer
is on or off.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery may
not occur when your computer is using all of the power
provided by the AC adaptor to run applications,
features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options
utility can be used to select a power level setting that
reduces the power required for system operation and
will allow the battery to recharge.
not occur when your computer is using all of the power
provided by the AC adaptor to run applications,
features, and devices. Your computer's Power Options
utility can be used to select a power level setting that
reduces the power required for system operation and
will allow the battery to recharge.
NOTE