Real Time Clock Battery; Care And Use Of The Battery Pack; Safety Precautions - Toshiba Satellite M30-SP350 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:
S
The computer's RTC battery is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) 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.

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.
Danger
1. Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a
heating device such as a microwave oven. The battery pack could
explode and cause bodily injury.
2. Never try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery
pack. The battery pack will overheat and ignite. Leakage of caustic
alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or
injury, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
Satellite M30 Series
0250: RTC battery is low
0251: CMOS checksum is inconsistent
Power
6-5