Toshiba Tecra A8 Disposing of used batteries, You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged, ❖If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use

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❖If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.

❖If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.

❖Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens its life.

❖If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor.

❖Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.

Disposing of used batteries

The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main 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). Heat can cause a battery pack to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury.

Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in serious injury.

Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury.