Care And Use Of The Battery Pack - Toshiba L40 Series User Manual

Care and use of the battery pack

The battery pack is a vital component of portable computing. Taking proper
care of it will help ensure longer operating time on battery power as well as
a longer life for your battery pack. Follow the instructions in this section
carefully to ensure safe operation and maximum performance.
Safety precautions
Mishandling of batteries can cause death, serious injury or property
damage. Carefully observe the following advisories:
Danger: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which could result in
death or serious injury, if you do not follow instructions.
Caution: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided,
may result in moderate or minor injury or property damage.
Note: Provides important information.
Danger
1. DO NOT burn or expose the battery pack to a heating device such as a
microwave oven. The battery pack could explode and cause bodily
injury.
2. DO NOT try to disassemble, repair or otherwise tamper with a battery
pack. The battery pack will overheat and ignite. Leakage of caustic
alkaline solution or other electrolytic substances will cause fire or injury,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
3. DO NOT short-circuit the battery pack by contacting the terminals with a
metal object. A short-circuit can cause fire, damage the battery pack,
and possibly cause injury. To avoid accidental short-circuit, always wrap
the battery pack in plastic and cover the terminals with electrical tape
when storing or disposing of the battery pack.
4. DO NOT puncture the battery pack with a nail or other sharp object.
Never strike it with a hammer or other object. Never step on it.
5. DO NOT try to charge the battery pack in any manner other than that
described in this manual. Never connect the battery pack to a plug
socket or to an automobile's cigarette lighter socket. It may rupture or
ignite.
6. DO NOT use other battery pack aside from the battery pack included in
your computer package, or those TOSHIBA recommended battery
packs.
Use of an improper battery could cause smoke, fire, or explosion of the
battery pack.
7. DO NOT expose the battery pack to a heat source. Exposure to heat
can cause the battery pack to ignite, explode or leak caustic liquid and
cause death or serious injury. It could also fail or malfunction causing
data loss.
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