Toshiba 1000-s157 ユーザーガイド
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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Charging the RTC battery
The computer contains an internal battery that provides
power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar.
power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar.
During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery
adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose
its charge completely, especially if you have had the
computer turned off for a long time.
adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose
its charge completely, especially if you have had the
computer turned 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.
may 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.
it 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.
completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-
time clock.
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the battery’s current charge. It:
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Glows green when the battery is fully charged
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Glows amber while the battery is being charged
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Does not glow if the external power source is
disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged
disconnected or 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.
before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The
computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity
and perform its calculations.