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Mobile Computing

Charging batteries

Power management

Your computer ships with the power management options preset
to a configuration that will provide the most stable operating
environment and optimum system performance for both AC power
and battery modes.
Changes to these settings may result in system performance or
stability issues. Users who are not completely familiar with the power
management component of the system should use the preset
configuration. For assistance with setup changes, contact Toshiba’s
Customer Support Center.
Charging batteries
The battery needs to be charged before you can use it to power the
computer.
Always use the AC adaptor specified by Toshiba. You can
order a Toshiba AC adaptor from Toshiba’s Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
Battery charge time may vary depending on the applications, power
management settings, and features used.

Charging the main battery

To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live electrical
outlet. The battery charges whether the computer is on or off.
The battery may not start charging immediately under the following
conditions:
❖The battery is extremely hot or cold.
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until
it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to
26 degrees Celsius).
❖The battery is almost completely discharged.
Leave the power connected and the battery should begin
charging after a few minutes.
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