Toshiba Qosmio G25-AV513 User Manual - Page 55

Getting Started Using the main battery 55 ❖ Is off (no illumination) when the computer is not connected to an external power source (for information on determining battery power, see "Monitoring battery power" on page 123 If the battery light flashes amber during charging, either the battery pack is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Disconnect the AC cable and remove the battery pack. See "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 281 for troubleshooting information. Using the main battery To charge the main battery, plug the computer into a live wall outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while the computer is on. For more information on battery use, see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 118. Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications, features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and allows the battery to recharge.