Troubleshooting
Problem | Procedure |
| Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to |
| make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary |
| wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. |
| Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery. |
| Make sure it is securely seated. |
| Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, |
| let the computer charge the battery for at least |
| 20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after |
| 20 minutes, let the battery continue to charge at |
| least another 20 minutes before turning on the |
| computer. |
| If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may |
| be at the end of its operating life. Replace it. |
| If you do not think the battery is at the end of its |
| operating life, see your dealer. |
Battery doesn’t power | If you frequently recharge a partially charged |
the computer as long as | battery, the battery might not charge to its full |
expected | potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to |
| charge it again. |
| Check the power consumption settings in the |
| TOSHIBA Power Saver. Consider using a power |
| saving feature. |
Real Time Clock
Problem | Procedure | |
The BIOS setting and | Charge in the RTC battery is exhausted or getting | |
system date/time are | low. You will need to set the date and time in the | |
lost. | BIOS setup screen using the following procedure | |
| 1. | Press F2 key. BIOS setup will boot up. |
| 2. | Set the date in System Date. |
| 3. | Set the time in System Time. |
| 4. | Press F10 key. Confirmation message will |
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| appear. |
| 5. | Press Enter key. BIOS setup will terminate |
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| and the computer will be rebooted. |
After configuring the time and date for the Real Time Clock battery, we recommend that you turn the power status of your computer to "ON" so that the Real Time Clock battery is charged.
User’s Manual |