Battery Types; Battery Pack - Toshiba Satellite M30-SP350 User Manual

Battery types

The computer has two types of batteries:
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Battery pack.

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Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
Battery pack
When the universal AC adaptor is not connected, the computer's main
power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in
this manual as the battery pack. You can purchase additional battery
packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source.
Before you remove the battery pack, set the computer to Hibernation
mode or save your data and shut down the computer. Do not change the
battery pack while the AC adaptor is connected.
The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly
replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required
by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by
TOSHIBA as replacements.
Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost. When
the computer is powered off in Standby mode, and the universal AC
adaptor is not connected, the battery pack supplies power to maintain
data and program in memory. If the battery pack is completely discharged,
Standby mode does not function and the computer loses all data in
memory.
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
through a universal AC adaptor for an extended period, 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 indicator
may not indicate a low-battery condition.
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