Toshiba VIRTUALTECH C6609-1201M1 - Manual (Page 78)

78 Mobile Computing
Charging batteries
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Battery safety precautions
❖ Never try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖ Never overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life and reverse charging
could destroy it, causing the release of toxic fumes.
❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short circuiting the battery will
cause it to overheat and may cause permanent damage to
the battery or the computer.
❖ Never incinerate a spent battery as this will cause it to
explode, releasing toxic materials.
❖ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖ When replacing the main battery, use an identical battery
that you can purchase from Toshiba. See the accessories
information provided with your computer or visit
toshibaaccessories.com.
Charging batteries
The main battery and optional high-capacity battery need to
be charged before you can use them to power the computer.
You can charge the main battery using either your computer
or an optional battery charger. To charge the optional high-
capacity battery you must use a battery charger.
Charging the main battery
To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, use
the AC adapter to connect the computer to a live wall outlet.
With the computer off, recharging the main battery takes up
to six hours. The main battery takes much longer to charge
when the computer is on. The main battery does not charge
while the computer is consuming full power.