Toshiba P100 User Guide - Page 18

Battery warning indicators, Disposal of used batteries

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18 Getting Started Loading the battery Battery warning indicators ❖ Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable/cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery if you observe any of the following conditions: ❖ Offensive or unusual odor ❖ Excessive heat ❖ Discoloration ❖ Deformation, cracks or leaks ❖ Smoke ❖ Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound In such an event, carefully and immediately remove the battery from the product. In some instances, you might have to wait for the product to cool down before removing the battery, in order to avoid any possible minor injury due to heat exposure. Do not turn on the product's power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety. Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or product failure including but not limited to the loss of data. Disposal of used batteries ❖ Always dispose of used batteries 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. ❖ Make sure the battery is securely installed in the product before attempting to charge the battery. ❖ Improper installation could generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery to rupture.

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18
Getting Started
Loading the battery
Battery warning indicators
Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power
cable/cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery
if you observe any of the following conditions:
Offensive or unusual odor
Excessive heat
Discoloration
Deformation, cracks or leaks
Smoke
Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound
In such an event, carefully and immediately remove the battery
from the product. In some instances, you might have to wait for
the product to cool down before removing the battery, in order to
avoid any possible minor injury due to heat exposure. Do not
turn on the product’s power again until an authorized Toshiba
service provider has checked it for safety. Continued use could
cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or
product failure including but not limited to the loss of data.
Disposal of used batteries
Always dispose of used batteries 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.
Make sure the battery is securely installed in the product before
attempting to charge the battery.
Improper installation could generate smoke or fire, or cause the
battery to rupture.