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Toshiba Satellite Pro A50-A User Manual

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Procedures

To recharge a battery pack, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack
and plug the other end into a working outlet - the DC IN/Battery indicator
will glow orange while the battery is being charged.

Use only the computer connected to an AC power source or optional
TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to
charge the battery pack with any other charger.

Charging Time

The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.

Battery type

Power off

Power on

Battery pack
(24Wh, 3 cell)

about 2.0 hours about 2.0 to 10.0 hours

Battery pack
(48Wh, 6 cell)

about 2.5 hours about 2.5 to 10.0 hours

Battery pack
(67Wh, 6 cell)

about 3.0 hours about 3.0 to 10.0 hours

RTC Battery
(Normal)

Doesn’t charge

about 10 hours

RTC Battery
(High Capacity)

Doesn’t charge

about 20 hours (TECRA A50-A/
Satellite PRO A50-A)
about 18 hours (TECRA W50-A)

Please be aware that the charging time when the computer is on is affected
by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you are
using the computer - if you make heavy use of external devices for
example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation.

Battery charging notice

The battery may not begin charging immediately under the following
conditions:

The battery is extremely hot or cold (if the battery is extremely hot, it
might not charge at all). To ensure the battery charges to its full
capacity, you should charge it at room temperature of between 5°C to
35°C (41°F to 95°F).

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