Real Time Clock Battery; Care And Use Of The Battery Pack; Safety Precautions - Toshiba Satellite A40 User Manual

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 nickel metal hydride 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.
You can change the setting of RTC by pressing F1 key. Refer to
Chapter 9, Troubleshooting, for details.

Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking
proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power
as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this
section carefully to assure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property
damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:
Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result
in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
Note: Provides important information.
TOSHIBA A40 Series
**** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is
inconsistent ) ****
Press [F1] key to set Date/Time.
Power and Power Up Modes
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