Power and Power-Up Modes
TOSHIBA A60 Series
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TOSHIBA A60 Series
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Extending battery life
To maximise the life of your battery pack:
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At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below.
1.
Turn off the computer’s power.
2.
Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer’s power. If it
does not turn on go to step 4.
3.
Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the
battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue
operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the
Battery
LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low
battery, go to step 4.
4.
Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a
power outlet. The
DC IN
LED should glow green, and the
Battery
LED should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the
DC IN
indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power
cord.
5.
Charge the battery pack until the
Battery
LED glows green.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended period, more than
one month, remove the battery pack.
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Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged.
Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours,
disconnect the universal AC adaptor.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.