User's Manual

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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
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Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖ If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer’s power immediately and
disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
❖ 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 caustic liquid.
❖ 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 the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
❖ A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot
be installed in reverse polarity.
❖ Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery
charger designated as an approved option.
❖ When you install the battery pack, you should hear a
click when it is seated properly.