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Mobile Computing

Taking care of your battery

❖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.

❖Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode.

Maximizing battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack:

❖At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below:

1 Turn off the computer’s power.

2 Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.