Toshiba Portege G710 - Manual (Page 15)

Health and safety
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Health and safety
Battery safety
Your Toshiba phone is powered by a
rechargeable Lithium ion (Li-ion) battery. The full
performance of a new battery is achieved only
after two or three complete charge and discharge
cycles. The battery can be charged and
discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually
wear out. When the talk and standby times are
noticeably shorter than normal, it is
recommended that you buy a new battery.
• A new battery, or one that has not been used
for a long time, could have reduced capacity
during initial use.
• Only use batteries approved by Toshiba, and
only recharge the battery with the
recommended charger supplied by Toshiba.
• Stop using the battery if you detect any
abnormalities, such as odour, discolouration or
heat during use, charging or storage.
• Do not use your Toshiba phone with a
damaged battery.
• When the charger is not in use, disconnect it
from the power source.
• Do not leave the battery connected to the
charger and power source for longer than
necessary as overcharging will shorten the
lifespan of the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental
short-circuiting can occur when a metallic
object causes a direct connection between the
+ and - terminals of the battery.
• Do not leave the battery in areas of extreme
cold or heat as this will affect the performance
of the battery. Areas of extreme cold include a
refrigerator, and areas of extreme heat include
a car exposed to direct sunlight.
• In the unlikely event of a battery leak, take care
to keep the battery discharge away from your
eyes and skin. If the leakage does come into
contact with eyes or skin, flush thoroughly with
clean water and consult a doctor.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not dispose of the battery in an ordinary bin.
The battery contains toxic chemicals and must
be disposed of appropriately. Contact your
local authorities for more information.