Power Indicator; Battery Types; Main Battery - Toshiba Tecra M2 User Manual

Power indicator

Check the Power indicator to determine the power status:
Green
Blinking orange
No light

Battery types

The computer has three types of batteries:
Battery packs – Main, 2nd (option) and High capacity (option)
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery

Main battery

When the 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 main battery. 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 AC
adaptor is not connected, the main battery pack and optional 2nd
battery pack supply power to maintain data and program in memory. If
the battery pack(s) 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
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power through
an 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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Indicates power is being supplied to the computer
and the computer is turned on.
Indicates power is being supplied to the computer
while the computer is in Standby mode. The
indicator turns on for one second and off for two
seconds.
Under any other conditions, the indicator does
not light.
Extending battery life
Power and Power-Up Modes
in this chapter for
6-5