Charging The Main Battery - Toshiba A8-S8513 User Manual

The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of
the main battery's current charge:
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Charging the main battery

Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before using
the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery.
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC
power source for at least three hours with the computer turned off.
After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to
power the computer.
Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC
adaptor connected)
Glows green when the main battery is fully charged
Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery
is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the
computer or AC outlet
Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it
is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC
adaptor
If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the
main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct
input from the AC power supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main
battery pack. See "Changing the main battery" on page 111
information on replacing the main battery.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a
time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the
battery.
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