Toshiba C55-B5355 Owner's Manual

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Mobile Computing
Disposing of used batteries
Maintaining your battery
Fully discharging your battery pack will allow better accuracy 
of the battery meter.
To fully discharge your battery pack:
Periodically, disconnect the computer from a power 
source and operate it on battery power until the battery 
pack fully discharges.
If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use (for 
models with an accessible battery only).
If you will not be using the system for an extended 
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack 
(for models with an accessible battery only).
Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of 
direct sunlight (for models with an accessible battery 
only).
Disposing of used batteries
The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the 
battery pack needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber 
shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. 
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
Never attempt to dispose of a computer by burning or by 
throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a 
heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can 
cause a computer to explode and/or release caustic 
liquid, both which may possibly cause serious injury.
Always dispose of used battery packs in compliance with 
all applicable laws and regulations. Put insulating tape, 
such as cellophane tape, on the electrode during 
transportation to avoid a possible short circuit, fire or 
electric shock. Failure to do so could possibly result in 
serious injury.