Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery or Battery indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.
Time
Refer to User Information Guide about Charging time.
Battery charging notice
The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following conditions:
The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it
might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
The battery is nearly completely discharged. In this instance you should leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
The DC IN/Battery or Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
The battery has not been used for a long time.
The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time.
A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.
In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below:
1.Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off.
2.Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack of the computer, and to a wall outlet that is supplying power.
3.Charge the battery until the DC IN/Battery indicator glows green or Battery indicator glows white.
Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity.
Monitoring battery capacity
Remaining battery power can be monitored using the following methods. Clicking the battery icon on the Taskbar
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