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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
Battery Notice
Battery life may vary, depending on applications, power
management settings, and features utilized. Recharge time varies
depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the
computer is consuming full power.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to
perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced.
This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery
pack, see your accessories information, or to stay current on
the most recent software and hardware options for your
computer, and for other product information, regularly check
the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,
operate the computer on battery power at least once a month
until the battery is fully discharged. Please see
battery life" on page 129
continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC
adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for
an extended period (more than a month), the battery may fail
to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and
the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition.
NOTE
NOTE
For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you
play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery
power.
Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the
computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will deteriorate.
This is an intrinsic characteristic of LCD technology.
Screen will dim when the computer is operated on battery
power and you may not be able to increase the brightness of
the screen
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for procedures. If the computer is
"Maximizing
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