Toshiba A60 Benutzerhandbuch
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Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC
adaptor to the
adaptor to the
DC IN
socket and plug the other end into a working outlet.
The
Battery
indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged.
CAUTION: 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.
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 approximate time required to fully charge a dis-
charged battery.
charged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Battery pack (8 cell)
about 8 or longer
about 4
Battery pack (12 cell)
about 14 or longer about 4
RTC battery
about 18
Doesn’t charge
NOTE: The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section Maximizing battery operating time.
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section Maximizing battery operating time.
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
❑
The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might not
charge at all. Also, to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the
battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F).
charge at all. Also, to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the
battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F).
❑
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor connected
for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
The
Battery
indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when
you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
Care and use of the battery pack