Charging The Main Battery - Toshiba Tecra M5 User Manual

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Charging the main battery

NOTE
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 with the computer turned off until the battery
light glows green. After that, the battery will be completely
charged and ready to power the computer.
NOTE
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
page 128 for 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.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur
when your computer is using all of the power provided by the
AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your
computer's Power Saver utility can be used to select a power
level setting that reduces the power required for system
operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the
applications, power management settings, and features used.
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