Power And The Batteries - Toshiba Satellite 110 Series User Manual

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If Something Goes Wrong...
Fixing Device Related Problems

Power and the Batteries

Your computer receives its power through the built-in power sup-
ply and power cord or from the system batteries (main battery,
real-time clock (RTC) battery and backup battery). Power prob-
lems are interrelated. For example, a bad power cord will neither
power the computer nor recharge the batteries.
Here are some typical problems and how to solve them:
The power light doesn't come on when you plug in the power
cord.
Make sure the power cord is firmly plugged into both a working
wall outlet and the computer.
The power cord works correctly, but the battery won't charge.
The main battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer.
Turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean the battery con-
tacts with a soft, dry cloth and replace the battery.
The battery appears not to power the computer for as long as it
usually does.
Check the power-saving features in MaxTime or TSETUP. Have
you added a device, such as a PC Card or memory module, that
takes its power from the battery? Is your software using the hard
disk more? Is the display power set to turn off automatically? Is
the battery fully charged to begin with? All these conditions affect
how long the charge lasts.
For more information on maximizing battery power, refer to
"Looking After Your Battery" on page 127 and "Conserving
Power" on page 122.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer