Battery Pack; Care And Use Of The Battery Pack; Charging The Batteries - Toshiba C70-C User Manual

Battery pack

When the AC adaptor is not connected, the main power source of the
computer is this lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as
the main battery.
On some models, the main battery provides power for the internal Real-
Time Clock (RTC) and calendar function and also maintains the system
configuration while the computer is turned off. If the RTC lasting time
completely runs out, the system will lose this information and the real-time
clock and calendar will stop working.
Real-Time Clock (RTC) battery (supported by some
models)
Some models are equipped with a dedicated Real-Time Clock (RTC)
battery. This RTC battery provides power for the internal real-time clock
and calendar function and also maintains the system configuration while
the computer is turned off. If the RTC battery becomes completely
discharged, the system will lose this information and the real-time clock
and calendar will stop working.
You can change the Real-Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility.
Refer to
The RTC battery of the computer is a lithium ion battery and must be
replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The
battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of.
Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Care and use of the battery pack

This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle
your battery pack properly.
Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for
detailed precautions and handling instructions.
Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature from 5 through 35
degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery
pack performance might deteriorate, and the battery life might be
shortened.

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the DC IN/Battery
indicator flashes amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power
remain. If you continue to use the computer while the DC IN/Battery
indicator flashes, the computer enters Hibernation Mode so that you do not
lose any data, and automatically turn itself off.
User's Manual
Real-Time Clock for further information.
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