Toshiba NB305 - Manual (Page 80)

User’s Manual 6-5
Power and Power-up Modes
Care and use of the battery pack
The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing and, as such,
taking proper care of it will help ensure a longer operating time on battery
power as well as deliver a longer life for your battery pack. The instructions
detailed in this section will help to ensure safe operation and maximum
performance.
Refer to the enclosed Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort for
detailed precautions and handling instructions.
■ Make sure the battery is securely installed in the computer before
attempting to charge the battery pack. Improper installation could
generate smoke or fire, or cause the battery pack to rupture.
■ Keep the battery pack out of reach of infants and children. It can cause
injury.
■ The battery pack is lithium ion battery, which can explode if not
replaced, used, handled or disposed of properly. Dispose of the battery
as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only batteries
recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements.
■ Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5
and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak,
battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might
be shortened.
■ Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the
power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. Never remove the battery
pack while the computer is in Standby Mode. Data will be lost.
Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is
enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the
Wake-up on LAN function.