Real Time Clock
Problem
The following
message is displayed
on the LCD:
RTC battery is low or
CMOS checksum is
inconsistent Press
[F1] key to set
Date/Time.
If you need further assistance
If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having
problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for
additional technical assistance.
Before you call
Some problems you experience may be related to software or the
operating system, it is important to investigate other sources of
assistance first. Before contacting TOSHIBA, try the following:
Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation for software
and peripheral devices.
If a problem occurs when you are running software applications,
consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions.
Call the software company's technical support for assistance.
Consult the dealer you purchased your computer and/or software
from. They are your best sources for current information and support.
Where to write
If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware
related, write to TOSHIBA at the nearest location listed in Appendix C.
Portégé R100
Procedure
The battery for RTC is wearing. Set the date and
time in BIOS setup with the following steps:
1. Press [F1] key. BIOS setup will boot up.
2. Set the date in [System Date].
3. Set the time in [System Time].
4. Press the [End] key).
Confirmation message will appear.
5. Press [Y] key. BIOS setup will terminate and
the computer will be rebooted.
Troubleshooting
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