Toshiba A40 Series - Power and Power-Up Modes

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Chapter 6
Power and Power-Up Modes
Power conditions................................................................................ 6-1
Power indicators ................................................................................ 6-2
Battery indicators.............................................................................. 6-2
DC IN 15V indicator .......................................................................... 6-3
Power indicator ................................................................................. 6-3
Battery types ....................................................................................... 6-3
Battery pack ..................................................................................... 6-4
Real Time Clock battery.................................................................... 6-4
Care and use of the battery pack ...................................................... 6-5
Safety precautions ............................................................................ 6-5
Charging the batteries ....................................................................... 6-8
Monitoring battery capacity ............................................................. 6-10
Maximizing battery operating time .................................................. 6-10
Retaining data with power off........................................................... 6-11
Extending battery life ...................................................................... 6-11
Replacing the battery pack.............................................................. 6-12
Removing the battery pack.............................................................. 6-12
Installing the battery pack ............................................................... 6-14
Starting the computer by password ................................................ 6-15
Power-up modes .............................................................................. 6-15
Windows utilities............................................................................. 6-15
Hot keys ......................................................................................... 6-15
Panel power off ................................................................................ 6-16
System Auto Off ................................................................................ 6-16