Toshiba Satellite A65-S126 Satellite A60/A65 Users Guide - Page 117
Battery Notice, Power management, Running the computer on battery power
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117 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may vary depending on applications, power management settings. and features utilized. Recharge time varies depending on usage. The battery does not charge while the computer is using all of its power to run applications and devices. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your computer, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 129 for procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery power. Power management Your computer ships with the power management options preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes.