Toshiba Satellite 1410 1415 Manual

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Charging batteries
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Charging batteries 
The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to 
power the computer. You can charge the battery using your 
computer, or you can use an optional battery charger.
CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more 
than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of 
the battery.
Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook 
computer. You can order a Toshiba battery...

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Monitoring battery power
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Charging the RTC battery
The computer contains an internal battery that provides 
power for the real-time clock (RTC) and calendar.
During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery 
adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose 
its charge completely, especially if you have had the 
computer turned off for a long time. 
If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar 
may display the incorrect time and...

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Monitoring battery power
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Determining remaining battery power
NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer 
before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The 
computer needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity 
and perform its calculations.
1Click Start, then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel opens.
2Click Performance and Maintenance.
3Click the To s h i b a Power Saver icon.
The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window...

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Monitoring battery power
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Conserving battery power 
How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the 
computer depends on a number of factors, such as:
❖How the computer is configured
❖How much you use the display panel instead of an 
external monitor
❖How much you use the hard disk and other drives
❖Whether you use any optional devices to which the 
battery supplies power, such as a PC Card
❖Where you are working—since operating time decreases 
at...

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you turn on the power again, you can continue where you left 
off. 
The computer stores the information on what you were doing 
until the battery runs out of power. If you have Hibernation 
mode enabled (the default), the computer copies the details of 
your open programs and files to the hard disk before shutting 
down.
Setting battery alarms
Your computer can be configured to warn you when the 
battery is running low.
You can set...

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Changing the main battery
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Changing the main battery 
When your battery power is running low, you have two 
options: connect the computer to an AC power source or 
install a charged battery. 
NOTE: If your battery discharges fully, your information will be 
lost. Be sure to save your work often.
CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or 
short-circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or otherwise 
impact the battery. Do not scratch or...

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Changing the main battery
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Sliding the battery release latch
5Slide the battery release latch toward the front of the 
computer. Slide the battery cover toward the edge of the 
computer until it won’t go any further.
6Lift the cover straight up from the slot.
WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on 
protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following 
the advice in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 129....

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Changing the main battery
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Removing the battery from the battery cover 
3Lift the battery from the battery cover.
Inserting a charged battery 
1Turn off the computer.
See “Turn Off or Shut down command” on page 99.
2Remove the battery.
See “Removing the battery from the computer” on 
page 126.
3Release the battery from the battery cover.
See “Removing the battery from the battery cover” on 
page 127.
4Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a...

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Disposing of used batteries safely
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recessed areas, the battery cover will slip comfortably 
into the battery slot.
8Once the battery cover has been inserted, slide the battery 
cover until the side of the battery release latch matches 
the side of the computer.
9Slide the battery release latch toward the back of the 
computer. You may need to press the cover in from the 
edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position.
Inserting the battery cover...

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Traveling tips
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You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
CAUTION: The computer’s main battery is a lithium ion (Li-ion) 
battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, 
or disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only 
irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required 
by local ordinances or regulations.
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.
The materials that came with your computer may...