Battery Safety Precautions - Toshiba M4 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
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If you have extra batteries, rotate their use.
If you will not be using the system for an extended period
(more than one month) remove the battery.
Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and
shortens its life.
If you are not going to use the computer for more than
eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.
Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.

Battery safety precautions

If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats, or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer's power immediately and
disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the
power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN (if
applicable to your system) or AC power light should
glow green, and the battery light should glow amber
to indicate that the battery is being charged. If the
DC-IN or AC power light indicator does not glow,
power is not being supplied. Check the connections
to the AC adapter and power cord/cable.
Charge the battery until the battery light glows green.
The computer's main battery is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery,
which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or
disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only
irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as
required by local ordinances or regulations.
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.