Toshiba P10-792 User Guide

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Power and Power-Up Modes 
Satellite P10 Series 
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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. 
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of 
used batteries according to the instruction. 
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 solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or 
injury, possibly resulting 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 charge the battery pack in any manner other than that 
described in the user’s manual. Never connect the battery pack to a 
plug socket or to an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. It may 
rupture or ignite.