Toshiba Satellite 2430 2435 Manual

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Monitoring battery power
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Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the battery’s current charge. The 
indicator light:
❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged 
❖Glows amber while the battery is being charged
❖Does not glow if the external power source is 
disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged
Determining remaining battery power
NOTE: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer 
before trying to monitor the remaining...

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Monitoring battery power
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3Click the Battery Power Meter tab.
Sample Toshiba Power Management Battery Power Meter tab
TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low 
temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are 
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on 
your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of 
the battery.
Conserving battery...

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❖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 low temperatures
Toshiba’s power-saving options greatly increase the length of 
time you can use the computer before it becomes necessary to 
recharge the battery.
Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage 
modes. 
What to do when the battery runs low 
When the battery...

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Monitoring battery power
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Setting battery alarms
Your computer can be configured to warn you when the 
battery is running low.
You can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert 
you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power 
haw been reached. You can set how the warning occurs: 
sound an alarm, display a message, both, or none. You can 
also set the computer to enter Standby mode or Hibernate 
mode or to completely power down when the alarm...

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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.
CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or 
short-circuit its terminals.
Removing the battery from the computer
1Save your work.
2Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in 
Hibernate mode according to the instructions in “Using 
Hibernation”...

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Taking care of your battery
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6While still holding the release latch in the open position 
life the battery pack out of the computer.
Removing the battery
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 109.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your 
battery and prolong...

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Taking care of your battery
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❖Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with 
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can 
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery 
or the computer.
❖Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to 
explode and release toxic materials.
❖If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. 
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖To replace the main battery, use...

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flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a 
low battery, go to step 4.
4Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the 
power cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC 
power-light LED should glow green, and the Battery 
LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery 
pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-
light indicator does not glow, power is not being 
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter 
and...

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Disposing of used batteries safely
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Disposing of used batteries safely 
You can recharge a battery many times. When the battery 
needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after 
you have fully recharged the battery
.
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...

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Traveling tips
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Traveling tips
The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to 
work” on page 39, also apply while traveling.
❖Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place 
where it could get wet or covered in dust.
❖Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. 
Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the 
computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for 
manuals, power cables, and compact discs. Contact your 
authorized...