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Disposal of batteries and/or accumulators
Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries
■ Discard this computer in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. For further information, contact your local government.
■ This computer contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the
batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need
to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be
illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.
■ Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries
or how to dispose of them properly.
REACH - Compliance Statement
The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration,
Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force
on 1 June 2007. TOSHIBA will meet all REACH requirements and is
committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical
substances in our products according to REACH regulation.
Please consult the following website www.toshiba-
europe.com/computers/info/reach for information about the presence in our
articles of substances included on the candidate list according to article
The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that
batteries and/or accumulators must be collected and
disposed of separately from household waste.
If the battery or accumulator contains more than the
specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium
(Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the
chemical symbols for lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and/or
cadmium (Cd) will appear below the crossed out wheeled
dust bin symbol.
By participating in separate collection of batteries, you will
help to assure the proper disposal of products and batteries
and thus help to prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health.
For more detailed information about the collection and
recycling programmes available in your country, please visit
our website (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com) or
contact your local city office or the shop where you
purchased the product.
These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where
you purchased.