Toshiba A20 Laptop User Manual


 
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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
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Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging
could damage it.
Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery
or the computer.
Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release toxic materials.
If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that
you can purchase through
toshiba.com.
A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot
be installed to cause reverse polarity.
Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery
charger designated as an approved option.
When you install the battery, you should hear a click
when it is seated properly.
Do not expose the battery to fire. The battery could
explode.
Maximizing battery life
To maximize the life of your battery pack:
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.