Toshiba TE2000 manual Care and use of the battery pack, Safety precautions

Care and use of the battery pack

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

1.Be very careful not to short-circuit the battery pack. Contacting both terminals with a metal object can cause injury, fire or damage to the battery pack.

2.Do not overcharge, reverse charge, mutilate or disassemble the battery pack. Any one of those actions could release toxic materials, hydrogen and/or oxygen or other electrolytic substances or cause an increase in the battery pack’s surface temperature.

3.Do not expose the battery pack to fire; the battery pack could explode.

4.Battery packs contain toxic substances. Do not dispose of them with ordinary trash. Dispose of battery packs only in accordance with local ordinances. Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape to avoid short circuits.

5.If the battery pack has leaked or been vented, it should be replaced immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery pack.

6.When it becomes necessary to replace the battery pack, it must be replaced only by an identical battery pack from the same manufacturer.

7.Do not expose the battery pack terminals to any metal object other than the computer contacts. Wrap it or place it in a plastic bag when transporting it.

8.When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when it is seated properly.

9.Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery pack charger designated as an approved option.

10.Reverse polarity should be avoided with all battery packs. The battery pack is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.

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