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Getting Started
User's Manual
2-6
Satellite P20
Version
1
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Plug the AC adapter into the computer’s DC-IN.
DC
IN
3.
Connect the power cable to an AC power outlet.
If the battery is being charged, the Battery LED on the system indicator
panel on the front of your computer will light amber. Once the battery is
fully charged the battery light turns green.
The surface of the adapter’s plastic housing may get hot as it is operating.
Do not touch the plastic surface when the adapter is operating to prevent
possible hazard.
To avoid electric shock, do not modify, forcibly bend, damage, place
heavy objects on top of, or apply any chemical treatments to the power
cable. If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats,
discontinue use. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet
hands.
Using the wrong AC adapter could damage your computer.
TOSHIBA
assumes no liability for any damage in such cases. Never pull directly on
the power cable to unplug it. Hold the power plug when removing the
cable from the outlet.
Charging the battery
Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you must charge
it. Connect the computer to an AC power outlet using the AC adapter and
power cable. The DC-IN LED on the system indicator panel on the front of
the computer will light and the Battery LED will light amber. Once the
battery is fully charged the Battery LED turns green.
Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can charge the
battery with the computer turned off or on. When the computer is turned
off, the battery charges in about 4 hours.
The battery will take considerably longer to charge (up to 12 hours or
longer) if the computer is turned on and consuming a lot of power.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer
plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing
to charge a fully charged battery may impact the battery.
For more information on running your computer using the battery and on
maximizing the life of your battery, turn to chapter 4.