User’s Manual
6-8
Power
Charging the batteries
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the
Battery
indicator
flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
If you continue to use the computer while the
Battery
indicator flashes, the
computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and
automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adaptor to the
DC IN
15V
jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The
Battery
indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Time
Refer to User’s Manual about Charging 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. To ensure the battery charges to its full capacity,
charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F).
■
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor
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 adaptor.
3. Charge the battery until the
Battery
indicator glows green.
Repeat these steps two or three times until the battery recovers normal
capacity.
The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in two
places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional
TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger.
