Toshiba Portege Z20t-B PT15BC-005012 Users Manual Canada; English - Page 122

Keyboard, Battery, Second Battery, Problem, Procedure, Power saver, Choose or, customize a power plan

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Battery If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the status of the Battery indicator or the Second Battery indicator. Problem Procedure Battery does not The battery might be discharged. Connect the AC power the computer adaptor to recharge the battery. Battery does not charge when the AC adaptor is attached. If the battery is completely discharged, it will not begin charging immediately. In these instances, wait a few minutes before trying again. If the battery still does not charge, check that the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying power. This can be tested by plugging another appliance into it. Battery does not power the computer as long as expected If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, the battery might not charge to its full potential. In these instances, you should fully discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it again. Check the Power saver option under Choose or customize a power plan in the Power Options. Real-Time Clock Problem The BIOS setting and system date/ time are lost. Procedure The lasting time of the Real-Time Clock (RTC) has run out. You must set the date and time in the TOSHIBA Setup Utility by using the following steps: 1. Launch the BIOS setup utility. Refer to the TOSHIBA Setup Utility section for further information. 2. Set the date in the System Date field. 3. Set the time in the System Time field. 4. Press F10 - a confirmation message is displayed. 5. Select Yes - the BIOS setup utility will end and the computer will restart. Keyboard Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the computer. Refer to the The Keyboard section for further information. User's Manual 6-6

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Battery
If you suspect a problem with the battery, check the status of the
Battery
indicator or the
Second Battery
indicator.
Problem
Procedure
Battery does not
power the computer
The battery might be discharged. Connect the AC
adaptor to recharge the battery.
Battery does not
charge when the AC
adaptor is attached.
If the battery is completely discharged, it will not
begin charging immediately. In these instances,
wait a few minutes before trying again. If the
battery still does not charge, check that the power
outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is supplying
power. This can be tested by plugging another
appliance into it.
Battery does not
power the computer
as long as expected
If you frequently recharge a partially charged
battery, the battery might not charge to its full
potential. In these instances, you should fully
discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it
again.
Check the
Power saver
option under
Choose or
customize a power plan
in the
Power Options
.
Real-Time Clock
Problem
Procedure
The BIOS setting
and system date/
time are lost.
The lasting time of the Real-Time Clock (RTC) has
run out. You must set the date and time in the
TOSHIBA Setup Utility by using the following
steps:
1.
Launch the BIOS setup utility.
Refer to the
TOSHIBA Setup Utility
section for
further information.
2.
Set the date in the
System Date
field.
3.
Set the time in the
System Time
field.
4.
Press
F10
- a confirmation message is
displayed.
5.
Select
Yes
- the BIOS setup utility will end
and the computer will restart.
Keyboard
Keyboard problems can be caused by the setup and configuration of the
computer. Refer to the
The Keyboard
section for further information.
User's Manual
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