Toshiba M200 User Manual

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The battery may not be inserted correctly in the computer. 
Turn off the computer, remove the battery, clean the contacts 
with a soft dry cloth (if necessary) and replace the battery. 
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The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly. If 
you think this is the probable cause, let the battery reach 
room temperature and try again.

If the battery has completely discharged, it will not begin 
charging immediately. Leave the AC adapter and power cord/
cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see if the battery is 
charging.

If the battery light is glowing after 20 minutes, let the 
computer continue charging the battery for at least another 20 
minutes before you turn on the computer.

If the battery light does not glow after 20 minutes, the battery 
may have reached the end of its useful life. Try replacing it.

If you frequently recharge a partially charged battery, it may 
not charge fully. Let the battery discharge completely, then 
try charging it again.

Check the power options using the Power Management 
utility. Have you added a device, such as a PC Card or 
memory module, that takes its power from the battery? Is 
your software using the hard disk more? Is the display power 
set to turn off automatically? Was the battery fully charged to 
begin with? All these conditions affect how long the charge 
lasts.

After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to 
perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. 
This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery 
pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your 
computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at 

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