Power Management; Charging The Main Battery - Toshiba L840-BT2N22 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power

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.

Charging the main battery

The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the
computer.
To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, plug the
computer into a live electrical outlet. The battery charges whether
the computer is on or off.
The battery may not start charging immediately under the following
conditions:
The battery is extremely hot or cold.
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until
it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to
26 degrees Celsius).
The battery is almost completely discharged.
Leave the power connected and the battery should begin
charging after a few minutes.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC battery may
only charge while the computer is turned on.
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.
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.

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