Toshiba Satellite S55t-A5389 User Guide - Page 99

Mobile Computing 99 Disposing of your computer Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy of the battery meter. To fully discharge your battery pack: ❖ Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. ❖ If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use (for models with an accessible battery only). ❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack (for models with an accessible battery only). ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight (for models with an accessible battery only). Disposing of your computer NOTE This User's Guide covers an entire product series. Certain models may not have an accessible battery. For models with a non-accessible battery read the following disposal information. Never attempt to dispose of a computer 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 computer to explode and/or release caustic liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury. Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government. For more information, see "Computer Recycling Information" on page 17, or for complete information about Toshiba's recycling programs and initiatives, please visit http://us.toshiba.com/recycle.