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Charging the batteries -5, Charging the batteries – Toshiba Portege 7140 User Manual

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Power and Power-Up Modes 6-5

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7.

Do not expose the battery pack terminals to any metal object other

than the computer contacts. Wrap it or place it in a plastic bag when

transporting it.

8.

When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when it is

seated properly.

9.

Charge the battery pack only in the computer or in a battery charger

designated as an approved option.

10.

Reverse polarity should be avoided with all batteries. The battery is

designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator

flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.

If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes,

the computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don’t lose data) and

automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.

Procedures

To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect

the AC adaptor to the DC IN socket and plug the other end into a working

outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or the optional

Toshiba Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to

charge the battery pack with any other charger.

Time

The following table shows the time required to fully charge a

discharged battery.

Charging time (hours)

Battery type

Power on

Power off

Battery pack (PA3000U)

4 to 10

2.5

High capacity battery pack

(PA3002U)

8 to 20

5

RTC battery

40

Doesn't charge

Refer to Chapter 8,

Optional Devices

, for information on the power

capacity of the battery packs.

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