Power and Power-Up Modes

Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:

Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.

Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.

Note: Provides important information.

Danger

1.DO NOT burn or expose the battery pack to a heating device such as a microwave oven. The battery pack could explode and cause bodily injury.

2.DO NOT try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack. The battery pack will overheat and ignite. Leakage of caustic alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.

3.DO NOT short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire, damage the battery pack, and possibly cause injury. To avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape when storing or disposing of the battery pack.

4.DO NOT puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object. Never strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it.

5.DO NOT try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that described in this manual. Never connect the battery pack to a plug socket or to an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. It may rupture or ignite.

6.DO NOT use other battery pack aside from the battery pack included in your computer package, or those TOSHIBA recommended battery packs.

Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fire, or explosion of the battery pack.

7.DO NOT expose the battery pack to a heat source. Exposure to heat can cause the battery pack to ignite, explode or leak caustic liquid and cause death or serious injury. It could also fail or malfunction causing data loss.

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