Battery Charging Notice - Toshiba Satellite 1400 User Manual

Time
The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery.
Battery type
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 com-
puter. 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.

Battery charging notice

The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
The battery is extremely hot or cold. To make sure the battery charges to its
full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to
88°F).
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor connected
for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
NOTE: Once a battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you
operate the computer only on battery power until the battery pack
completely discharges. Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure
accurate monitoring of battery capacity.
The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when
you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
The battery has not been used for a long time.
The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long
time.
A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.
In such case, follow the steps below.
1. Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the computer with the power on
until the power automatically shuts off.
2. Plug in the AC adaptor.
Care and use of the battery pack
Charging time (hours)
Power on
4 to 11 or longer
8 or longer
Power off
about 3
Doesn't charge
6-9