Toshiba portege m400 Manual De Usuario
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User’s Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
Charging the batteries
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator will
flash orange to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If
you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the
computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data,
and automatically turn itself off.
flash orange to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If
you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the
computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data,
and automatically turn itself off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.
discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■
The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it
might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full
capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5° to
35°C (41° to 95°F).
might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full
capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5° to
35°C (41° to 95°F).
■
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor
connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional
TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger.
TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger.
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Battery pack (4700mAh)
about 3.0 to 13.0
about 3.0
Slice Expansion Battery (4000mAh)
about 3.0 to 10.5
about 3.0
RTC battery
8
Doesn't charge
The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section