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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion)
high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away
from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.
In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock
(RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory,
which stores your system configuration settings and the
current time and date for up to a month while the computer is
turned off.
Using a second battery
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for
many hours without an AC power source, you can fit a second
battery pack in the Modular Bay.
Battery safety precautions
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Never try to disassemble a battery.
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Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
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Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to
explode, releasing toxic materials.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
To replace the main battery, use an identical battery which
you can purchase from the accessory information shipped
with your system or at
toshibaaccessories.com
.
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