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Care and use of the battery pack, Care and use of the battery pack -6, Safety precautions -6 – Toshiba Tecra 8100 User Manual

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Tecra 8100 User's Manual – 8100_UK.DOC – ENGLISH – Printed on 13/12/99 as IM8100UK

Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper

care of it will help assure longer operating time on battery power as well as a

longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section

carefully to assure safe operation and maximum performance.

Safety precautions

1.

Be very careful not to short-circuit the battery pack. Contacting both

terminals with a metal object can cause injury, fire or damage to the

battery pack.

2.

Do not overcharge, reverse charge, mutilate or disassemble the

battery. Any one of those actions could release toxic materials,

hydrogen and/or oxygen or other electrolytic substances or cause an

increase in the battery’s surface temperature.

3.

Do not expose the battery pack to fire; the battery pack could explode.

4.

Battery packs contain toxic substances. Do not dispose of them with

ordinary trash. Dispose of battery packs only in accordance with local

ordinances. Always cover the metal terminals with insulating tape to

avoid short circuits.

5.

If the battery has leaked or been vented, it should be replaced

immediately. Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.

6.

When it becomes necessary to replace the main battery, it must be

replaced only by an identical battery from the same manufacturer.

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 main battery

is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity.