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Mobile Computing
Disposing of your computer
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 computer from a power source and operate it on battery
power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Disposing of your computer
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 computer 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.
In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling
programs, events and consumer promotions. For details,
please visit us.toshiba.com/green.
Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to
California, U.S.A. only:
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
Traveling tips
The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to
work” on page 30, also apply while traveling.
❖ Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a
place where it could get wet or covered in dust.
❖ Always travel with the computer in a carrying case.
Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the
computer. 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.