Real Time Clock Battery; Care And Use Of The Battery Pack - Toshiba NB 100 User Manual

NB 100 Series
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 ion 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

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.
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Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before
attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could
generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.
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Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause
injury.
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The firmware has detected that a CMOS
battery fail occurred. <F1> delete
The firmware has detected that a CMOS
battery fail occurred.<F1> delete, <F2>
to setup
Extending battery life in this chapter for
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