Charging The Batteries - Toshiba PSU9CU-00F00C User Manual

Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D
Never remove the battery pack while the Wake-up on LAN function is
enabled. Data will be lost. Before you remove a battery pack, disable the
Wake-up on LAN function.

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator
flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the
computer enables Hibernation Mode (so you don't lose data) and
automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the
battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other
charger.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.
Battery type
Battery pack
(6cell, 12cell)
RTC Battery
The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section
6-6
Charging time (hours)
Power on
4-10 hours
About 24 hours
Maximizing battery operating
Power off
4 hours max
About 24 hours
time.
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