Toshiba PT132U00500S Laptop User Manual


 
78
Mobile Computing
Disposing of your device
Maintaining your battery
Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy
of the battery meter.
To fully discharge your battery pack:
Periodically, disconnect the device from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack
fully discharges.
Disposing of your device
Never attempt to dispose of a computer by burning or by
throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a
heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can
cause a computer to explode and/or release caustic
liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury.
Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.
Disposal of this product may be regulated due to
environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or
recycling information, please contact your local government.
For more information, see “Device Recycling Information” on
page 18, or for complete information about Toshiba's
recycling programs and initiatives, please visit
http://us.toshiba.com/recycle.
Traveling tips
The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to
work” on page 29, also apply while traveling.
Never leave your device on a sunny ledge or in a place
where it could get wet or covered in dust.
Always travel with the device in a carrying case. Toshiba
offers a choice of carrying cases for the device. They all
provide plenty of extra space for manuals, power cords,
and compact discs. Contact your authorized Toshiba
representative for more information or visit Toshiba’s
Web site at accessories.toshiba.com.