Toshiba PORT - Manual (Page 88)

88 Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
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operating time, continue operating until the battery is
fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is
some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to
step 4.
4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the
power cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN (if
applicable to your system) or AC power light should
glow green, and the battery light should glow amber
to indicate that the battery is being charged. If the
DC-IN or AC power light indicator does not glow,
power is not being supplied. Check the connections
to the AC adapter and power cable.
5 Charge the battery until the battery light glows green.
❖ If you have extra batteries, rotate their use.
❖ If you will not be using the system for an extended period
(more than one month) remove the battery.
❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and
shortens life.
❖ If you are not going to use the computer for more than
eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.
❖ Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
Using additional batteries
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for
many hours without an AC power source, you may want to
carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then
replace a discharged battery and continue working.
Battery safety precautions
❖ Turn off the computer’s power immediately and
disconnect the power cable from the power socket, if the
battery produces an odor, overheats or changes color or