Toshiba Portege M200-S838 User Guide - Page 52
Charging the main battery
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52 Getting Started Charging the main battery ❖ Glows green when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the battery is discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adapter is not plugged into the computer or AC outlet ❖ Flashing amber means the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adapter NOTE If the AC power 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 "Changing the main battery" on page 115 for information on replacing the main battery. Charging the main battery Your computer came with its main battery already installed. Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the main battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. TECHNICAL NOTE: The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off, even when AC power is attached. The RTC battery charges when the computer is powered on. For more information about installing or removing the main battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 115.