Toshiba 3000 User Guide
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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
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Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable lithium ion (Li-ion)
high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away
from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.
high-capacity battery that provides power when you are away
from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times.
In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock
(RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory,
which stores your system configuration settings and the
current time and date for up to a month while the computer is
turned off.
(RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory,
which stores your system configuration settings and the
current time and date for up to a month while the computer is
turned off.
Using a second battery
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for
many hours without an AC power source, you can fit a second
battery pack in the Modular Bay.
many hours without an AC power source, you can fit a second
battery pack in the Modular Bay.
Battery safety precautions
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Never try to disassemble a battery.
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Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
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Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to
explode, releasing toxic materials.
explode, releasing toxic materials.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.