Satellite Resource Guide

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Mobile computing
RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.4
❖ Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will
shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal
object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may
cause damage to the battery or the computer.
❖ Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to explode and
release toxic materials.
❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖ To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can
purchase through
toshiba.com.
❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all batteries. The
main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed to cause reverse
polarity.
❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery charger
designated as an approved option.
❖ When you install the battery, you should hear a click when it is seated
properly.
❖ Do not expose the battery to fire. The battery could explode.
Maximizing battery life
A main battery can be recharged many times. Battery life and charge time
vary depending on the applications, power management settings and
features used. To maximize the life of your battery:
❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below:
1 Turn off the computer’s power.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer’s power. If
it does not turn on, go to step 4.
3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the
battery has at least five minutes of operating time, continue
operating until the battery is fully discharged. If the battery light
flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery,
go to step 4.
4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power cable to a
power outlet. The DC-IN (if applicable to your system) or AC
power light should glow green, and the battery light should glow
amber to indicate that the battery is being charged. If the DC-IN
or AC power light indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections to the AC adapter and power
cable.
5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green.