38 Getting Started

Disposing of used batteries

Disposing of used batteries
The life of a battery depends on usage. When the battery needs
replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have
fully recharged the battery.
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by
throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating
apparatus (e.g., microwave oven).
Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all
applicable laws and regulations.
Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an
equivalent battery specified in the User's Guide. Other battery packs
have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming
batteries could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly
resulting in serious injury.
After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold
a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain
applicable laws and regulations, it may be illegal to dispose of old
batteries by placing them in the trash.
Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding where to recycle old
batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If you cannot find the
information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.
In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling
programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please
visit us.toshiba.com/green.
Toshiba is dedicated to preserving the environment by sponsoring
Call2Recycle®, a program of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation. For more information and for drop-off locations, visit
www.rbrc.org or call 1-800-822-8837.
Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California,
U.S.A. only:
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/