Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 User Manual

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Care and use of the battery pack
The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper care 
of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as a longer 
life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section carefully to 
ensure safe operation and maximum performance.
Safety precautions
Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property damage. 
Carefully observe the following advisories:
Danger:
 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, Which could result in 
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Warning: 
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, Which could result in 
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Caution: 
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, Which if not avoided, may 
result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
Note: 
Provides important information.
Danger
1. Never try to dispose of the battery pack by burning or expose it to a heating 
device such as a microwave oven. The battery pack could explode and 
cause bodily injury.
2. Never try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery pack. 
The battery pack will overheat and ignite. Leakage of caustic alkaline solu-
tion or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury, possibly result-
ing in death or serious injury.
3. Never short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a 
metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire or otherwise damage the battery 
pack and possibly cause injury. To avoid accidental short-circuit, always 
wrap the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape 
when storing or disposing of the battery pack.
4. Never puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object. Never 
strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it.
5. Never try to change the battery pack in any manner other than that 
described in user’s manual. Never connect the battery pack to a plug socked 
or to a automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. It may rupture or ignite.
6. Use only the battery pack supplied with the computer or other device or an 
battery pack approved by the computer or device’s manufacturer. Battery