Toshiba Qosmio G30 HD-DVD (PQG32) - Manual (Page 133)

User’s Manual 6-13
Power
4. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack of the computer, and
to a wall outlet that is supplying power. The DC IN indicator should
glow blue, and the Battery indicator should glow orange to indicate
that the battery pack is being charged, however, in the event that
DC IN indicator does not glow this indicates that power is not being
supplied - check the connections for the AC adaptor and the power
cord.
5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery indicator glows blue.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended period, for example
for more than one month, remove the battery pack from the computer.
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Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged -
overcharging will make the battery hot and can shorten its operating life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours,
disconnect the AC adaptor.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
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In the event that the battery pack is not used for a long period of time
(more than one month), when the remaining battery charge is between
30%-50% then remove the battery pack from the main body of the PC
and store it.
Replacing the battery pack
Please be aware that the battery pack is classified as a consumable item.
The operating life of the battery pack will gradually reduce through
repeated charging and discharging, and will need to be replaced when it
reaches the end of its operating life. In addition to this, you might also
replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare when you are
operating your computer away from an AC power source for an extended
period of time.
This section explains how to remove and install the battery pack, and
begins with the removal process which is detailed through the following
steps.
To remove a discharged battery, follow the steps as detailed below:
1. Save your work.
2. Turn the computer’s power off - ensure that the Power indicator is off.
3. Remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the computer.
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Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Standby Mode.
Data is stored in RAM, so if the computer loses power it will be lost.
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In Hibernation Mode, data will be lost if you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out.
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Do not touch the battery release latch while holding the computer or the
battery pack might fall out due to the unintentional release of the
battery release latch and cause injuries.