Toshiba A75-S213 User Guide
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Mobile Computing
Disposing of used batteries safely
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Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power
cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light
LED should glow green, and the Battery LED should
glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the
connections for the AC adapter and power cord.
cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light
LED should glow green, and the Battery LED should
glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the
connections for the AC adapter and power cord.
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Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows
green.
green.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.
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Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and
shortens life.
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and
shortens life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than
eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.
eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
sunlight.
Disposing of used batteries safely
The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the
battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes
amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.
battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes
amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.