Toshiba 3000 Guia Do Utilizador
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Mobile Computing
Changing the main battery
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Changing the main battery
When your battery power is running low, you have two
options—connect the computer to an AC power source or
install a charged battery.
options—connect the computer to an AC power source or
install a charged battery.
CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or
short-circuit its terminals.
short-circuit its terminals.
Removing the battery from the computer
1
Save your work.
2
Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in
Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using
Hibernation” on page 88.
Hibernation mode according to the instructions in “Using
Hibernation” on page 88.
3
Remove all cables connected to the computer.
4
Close the display panel and turn the computer upside
down with the front side of the computer facing you.
down with the front side of the computer facing you.
5
Push and hold the battery release latch, then firmly pull
the battery pack toward yourself.
the battery pack toward yourself.
WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on
protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following
the advice in
protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following
the advice in
.
Disposing of used batteries safely
You can recharge a battery many times. When the battery
needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after
you have fully recharged the battery
needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after
you have fully recharged the battery
.