Power and Power-Up Modes

Battery pack

When the AC adaptor is not connected, the computer’s main power source is a removable lithium ion battery pack, also referred to in this manual as the battery.

You can purchase additional battery packs for extended use of the computer away from an AC power source.

The battery is a disposable item. When its operation becomes short even when fully charged, replace it with a new one.

The battery pack is a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.

Do not remove the Battery Pack while the computer is in Standby mode. Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power, it will be lost.

Battery type " PA3250U-1BAS" or " PA3250U-1BRS " is for use with TOSHIBA Notebook PC, model "Satellite A30".

Real Time Clock battery

The Real Time Clock (RTC) battery provides power for the internal real time clock and calendar. It also maintains the system configuration.

If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, the system loses this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. The following message appears when you turn on the power:

S ERROR: 0271=Check date and time settings.

WARNING: 0251=System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

The computer’s RTC battery is a lithium ion battery and should be replaced only by your dealer or by a TOSHIBA service representative. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled or disposed of. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

When this error appears, the following action is recommended.

1.Plug in AC over 24 hours

2.Press F2 to enter BIOS setup menu

3.Set correct time and date

If you still see error message after above action, please get contact with TOSHIBA service.

Satellite A30 Series

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