Toshiba Satellite L510 PSLQ0C-02Q00C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 114
Monitoring battery capacity, Battery charging notice
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Power and Power-up Modes 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 green. Repeat the steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal capacity. Leaving the AC adapter connected will shorten battery life. At least once a month, run the computer on battery power until the battery is fully discharged, then recharged the battery. Monitoring battery capacity Remaining battery power can be monitored in Power Options. Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining operating time. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and to calculate the remaining operating time, based on the current power consumption rate and remaining battery capacity. The actual remaining operating time may differ slightly from the calculated time. User's Manual 6-8