Real Time Clock Battery - Toshiba Equium A60-199 User Manual

The battery recharges the RTC batteries. The battery maintains the state
of the computer when you enable Resume.
When the computer is powered off in Resume mode, and the AC adaptor
in not connected, the battery pack supply power to maintain data and
programs in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged,
Resume does not function and the computer loses all data in memory.
The following message appears when you turn on the power:
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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 Extending battery life in this Chapter for
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. The following
message appears when you turn on the power:
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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.
TOSHIBA A60 Series
WARNING: RESUME FAILURE.
PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE.
Check system. Then press [F1] key
Power and Power-Up Modes
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