Toshiba Satellite L830 - Manual (Page 84)

How much charge the battery contained to begin with.
How you use optional devices, such as a USB device, to which the
battery supplies power.
Whether you enable Sleep Mode, which can conserve battery power if
you are frequently turning the computer off and on.
Where you store your programs and data.
Whether you close the display panel when you are not using the
keyboard - closing the display saves power.
The environmental temperature - operating time decreases at low
temperatures.
Whether you enable Sleep and Charge function.
The condition of the battery terminals - you should always ensure the
terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before
installing the battery pack.
Batteries exhausted time
When you turn off the power of your computer with batteries fully charged,
the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period.
Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down
Mode
Battery pack
(24Wh, 3 cell) about 3 days about 28 days or
longer
Battery pack
(48Wh, 6 cell) about 6 days about 56 days or
longer
Battery pack
(67Wh, 6 cell high
capacity) about 8 days about 75 days or
longer
RTC Battery about 3.5 years or
longer about 3.5 years or
longer
Extending battery life
To maximize the life of your battery packs:
At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps as detailed below.
1. Turn off the computer's power.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer's power - if it
does not turn on then go to Step 4.
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