Battery Charging Control - Toshiba Satellite Pro S300 Maintenance Manual

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Battery Charging Control

Battery charging is controlled by a power supply microprocessor. The microprocessor
controls whether the charge is on or off and detects a full charge when the AC adaptor and
battery are attached to the computer. The system charges the battery.
Battery Charge
When the AC adaptor is attached, there are two types of charge: When the system is powered
off and when the system is powered on. Table 1-10 lists the charging time required for
charges.
Battery type
Battery(4,000 mAh)
Battery(5,100 mAh)
Extended Capacity battery (7,050 mAh)
High capacity battery(7,200 mAh)
NOTE: The time required when the system is powered on is affected by the amount of
power the system is consuming. Use of the fluorescent lamp and frequent disk
access diverts power and lengthens the charge time.
If any of the following occurs, the battery charge process stops.
1. The battery becomes fully charged.
2. The AC adaptor or battery is removed.
3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal.
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Table 1-10 Time required for charges
Power on (hours)
About 3.0 to 9.5
About 4.0to 12.0
About 5.0 to 19.5
About 6.0 to 21.0
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Power off (hours)
About 2.5
About 3.0
About 3.5
About 4.0
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