Toshiba Satellite 31 - Manual (Page 29)

User's Manual Before you turn on the computer 1-13
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Charging the battery
Operating on battery power
There is a battery pack installed in the computer. After charging the
battery, the computer can be operated on battery power (without having
the AC adaptor connected).
For operating on battery power, connect the AC adaptor and charge the
battery completely (fully charged). Or install an already completely charged
battery pack.
You can also operate on battery power when the battery is not completely
(fully charged), however your operating time will be shorter.
Methods of charging the battery and the time it takes until the battery is
fully charged are explained below.
Charging methods
1. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and plug the power cord into
an outlet.
The charging process starts when the battery status light is blinking.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the computer the battery will be
charged until it is full, no matter if the power is on or off.
2. Supply power until the battery status light stops blinking
The battery status light is blinking while the battery is charged.
3. If the AC power light goes off, power is no longer supplied. Please
check the connection of the AC adaptor and the power cord.
Charging time
The standard charging time is shown in the following table.
Status
Power ON About 3.5 hours
Power OFF About 2.5 hours
If the ambient temperature is low and peripheral devices are installed, the
charging process could take longer than indicated above.
If you notice a strange smell, abnormal heat radiation, a change in colour
or shape, or any other abnormalities during the use, charging or storage of
the battery, immediately remove it from the computer.