Toshiba TE2300 User Manual page 98

How often and how long you use the hard disk, CD/DVD-ROM drive
and the diskette drive.
How much charge the battery contained to begin with.
How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the
battery supplies power.
Enabling Resume mode conserves battery power if you are frequently
turning the computer off and on.
Where you store your programs and data.
Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power.
Operating time decreases at low temperatures.
The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals
stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the
battery pack.
Retaining data with power off
When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the
batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods:
Battery pack (6cell)
RTC battery
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery pack:
At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the computer's power.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer's power. If it
3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the
4. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a
5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green.
TOSHIBA TE2300
Turn off hard disks
does not turn on go to step 4.
battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue
operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery
LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low
battery, go to step 4.
power outlet. The DC IN LED should glow green, and the Battery
LED should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC IN indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power
cord.
Power and Power-Up Modes
3 days (Resume mode)
34 days (Boot mode)
1 month
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