>You say, "not stored for more than a few minutes". But the only was >to do that is with a battery, or a really big capacitor. I'm >assuming it's a battery, and if there is no drain (i.e., the machine >is sleeping or off) the battery should be capable of keeping the >CMOS alive for quite a while. I'd say it's a capacitor, as the storage lasts less than 5 minutes. That may have changed with the newer models, but that is the case with my Ti500. -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Mike Bigley Maineville, Ohio http://www.norbertrunning.com Please support an American Indian Elder & Medicine Man by visiting the above link. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>