Toshiba M20 Betriebsanweisung
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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install
it with reverse polarity.
it with reverse polarity.
If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the
battery release lock to the unlocked position and try
again. Do not force the battery into position.
battery release lock to the unlocked position and try
again. Do not force the battery into position.
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Reset the battery lock to the locked position.
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Turn the computer right side up.
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Reconnect any cables.
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Restart the computer.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your
battery and prolong its life.
battery and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
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If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes
color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the
computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power
cord from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery
pack from the computer.
color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the
computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power
cord from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery
pack from the computer.
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Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
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Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging
will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to
overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the
computer.
metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to
overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the
computer.