Toshiba Tecra 700CS Maintenance Manual page 18

NOTES 1: Using quick charge 1, the system CPU automatically stops the
2: The time required for quick charge 2 is affected by the amount of
If any of the following occurs, the battery quick-charge process stops.
1. The battery becomes fully charged.
2. The AC adapter or battery is removed.
3. The battery or output voltage is abnormal.
Trickle Battery Charge
When the main battery is fully charged and the AC adapter is attached, the power
supply microprocessor automatically changes quick charge 1 or 2 to trickle charge.
Detection of full charge
A full charge is detected only when the battery is charging at quick charge, and under
any of the following conditions:
1. The current in the battery charging circuit drops under the fixed limit.
2. The charging time exceeds the fixed limit.
3. The battery's temperature is over 60°C.
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charge after five hours and 30 minutes regardless of the condition
of the battery.
power the system is consuming. Use of the fluorescent lamp and
frequent disk access diverts power and lengthens the charge time.
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