User’s Manual
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Power
Charging the batteries
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the
Battery
indicator will
flash amber to indicate that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If
you continue to use the computer while the
Battery
indicator flashes, the
computer will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data,
and automatically turn itself 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 19V jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet - the
Battery
indicator will glow amber while 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 begin charging immediately 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, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5° to
35°C (41° to 95°F).
■
The battery is nearly completely discharged. In this instance you should
leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery
should begin charging.
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.
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Battery Pack
about 12.0 or longer
about 4.0
RTC battery
24
about 24 with AC or
Battery pack
Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is
affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and
how you are using the computer - if you make heavy use of external
devices for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during
operation. Please refer to the section
Maximizing battery operating time
for further information.