Toshiba 8000 series, User Manual

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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Power Management
Taking care of your battery
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Safety precautions
❖ Never try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Don’t overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life and reverse charging could destroy it,
causing the release of toxic fumes.
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Don’t touch the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short circuiting the battery will cause it to
overheat and may do permanent damage.
❖
Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to explode
releasing toxic materials.
❖
If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖ When you need to replace the main battery, use an identical
battery from the same manufacturer.
Maximizing battery life
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If you’re not going to use the computer for a long period,
remove the battery pack.
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Alternate between battery packs if you have a spare.
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Make sure your computer is turned off or in Resume Mode
when you’re replacing the battery pack.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
Disposing of used batteries safely
The life of a battery pack is over 1000 recharges, so it should last
for years. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery
light flashes orange shortly after you have fully recharged the
battery.
You must also discard a battery pack if it has become damaged.