Charging The Batteries - Toshiba Satellite P10 series User Manual

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes
amber 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 socket and plug the other end into a working outlet.
The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged.
CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to
charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with
any other charger.
Time
The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery.
Batterytype
Battery pack
RTC battery
NOTE: 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
Maximizing battery operating time. The same factors affect charge time.
Care and use of the battery pack
Charging time (hours)
Power on
about 12 or longer
about 24
Power off
about 4 or longer
about 24 with AC or
Battery pack
6-9