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Procedures, Battery charging notice, DC IN, Battery, Battery type, Power

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Power and Power-up Modes Procedures To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adapter to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working outlet. The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged. Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger Time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery. Battery type Battery pack (6 cell) Battery pack (9 cell) RTC battery Power on 8 hours or more 8 hours or more 24 hours Power off 3 hours 4 hours 24 hours Charging time (hours) The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time. Battery charging notice The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions: ■ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not charge at all. Also, to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10 ° to 30 °C (50 ° to 86 °F). ■ The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adapter connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging. The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions: ■ The battery has not been used for a long time. ■ The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time. ■ A cool battery is installed in a warm computer. In such case, follow the steps below. 1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on until the power automatically shuts off. 2. Plug in the AC adapter. 3. Charge the battery until the Battery indicator glows white. User's Manual 6-8

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User’s Manual
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Power and Power-up Modes
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adapter to the
DC IN
socket and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The
Battery
indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■
The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it
might not charge at all. Also, to ensure the battery charges to its full
capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10 ° to 30 °C
(50 ° to 86 °F).
■
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adapter
connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
The
Battery
indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time
when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
■
The battery has not been used for a long time.
■
The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for
a long time.
■
A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.
In such case, follow the steps below.
1.
Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the
power on until the power automatically shuts off.
2.
Plug in the AC adapter.
3.
Charge the battery until the
Battery
indicator glows white.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional
TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Battery pack (6 cell)
8 hours or more
3 hours
Battery pack (9 cell)
8 hours or more
4 hours
RTC battery
24 hours
24 hours
The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section Maximizing battery operating time.