Care And Use Of The Battery Pack - Toshiba Satelite E200 Series User Manual

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When the computer is powered off in hibernation and sleep mode, and the

AC adapter is not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain

data and programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely

discharged, hibernation and sleep do not function and the computer loses

all data in memory. One of the following messages appears when you turn

on the power:

The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail

occurred.<F1> continue

The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail

occurred.<F1> continue, <F2> to setup

To ensure that the battery pack maintains its maximum capacity, operate

the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery pack

is fully discharged. Refer to

procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, more

than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function

efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the Battery LED may not

indicate a low-battery condition.

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real

time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this

data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. One of the

following messages appears when you turn on the power:

The computer's RTC battery is a lithium battery and should 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