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Taking Your Computer on the Road
Additional Power Options
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6 Reinsert the battery.
7 Connect the power plug and leave the computer off until
the battery is fully charged (approximately two and a half
hours).
The battery light glows green when the battery is fully charged.
Additional Power Options
Depending on the amount of time you spend away from external
power sources, the capacity of one battery pack may be sufficient
for your needs. However, if you need more portable power,
Toshiba provides two options:
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You can buy extra battery packs.
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You can buy a battery charger that charges more than one bat-
tery at a time.
Additional Battery Packs Extend Battery Time
Having one or more extra batteries gives you the opportunity to
replace a discharged battery with a charged spare. This can greatly
increase the amount of time you can work without having to find a
power outlet.
Charging More than One Battery at a Time
The optional battery charger provides an alternative to charging
the battery in your computer. This is especially useful if you have
one or more extra batteries. You can charge up to two spares at a
time in the battery charger while continuing to work on the com-
puter. While the battery charger requires a power source, it pro-
vides an easy way for you to take more than one charged battery
with you when you travel.