Charging The Main Battery - Toshiba Satellite A45 Series User Manual

Charging the main battery

Before you can use the battery to power the computer, you
must charge it. Connect the computer to a live power outlet
using the AC adapter and power cable. The AC power light
glows green and the battery light glows amber to show that it
is charging.
Once the computer is connected to a power outlet, you can
charge the battery with the computer turned off or on. It takes
several hours to charge the battery when the computer is off.
It takes much longer to charge the battery when the computer
is on. The less power the computer is consuming, the faster
the battery will charge.
For more information on battery use, see
computer on battery power" on page
Damaged power cables can cause fire or electric shock. Never
modify, forcibly bend, place heavy objects on top of, or apply
heat to the power cable.
If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats,
discontinue use. There is a risk of electric shock.
Never remove the power plug from the outlet with wet hands.
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours
at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can
damage the battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the
computer is consuming full power.
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