Charging Batteries; Charging The Main Battery - Toshiba R100 User Manual

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Charging batteries

Charging batteries
The main battery and optional high capacity battery need to
be charged before you can use them to power the computer.
You can charge the main battery or the high capacity battery
using either your computer or an optional battery charger. To
charge the high capacity battery, the main battery must be
fully charged.

Charging the main battery

To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, use
the AC adapter to connect the computer to a live wall outlet.
With the computer off, recharging the main battery takes up
to six hours. The main battery takes much longer to charge
when the computer is on and should be done using the AC
adapter.
The main battery light:
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Glows amber while the main battery is being charged.
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Glows green when the main battery is fully charged.
The main battery may not start charging immediately if:
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The main battery is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that
the main battery charges to its full capacity, wait until it
reaches room temperature.
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The main battery is almost completely discharged. Leave
the power connected and the main battery should begin
charging after a few minutes.
HINT: Once the main battery is fully charged, we recommend
you operate your computer on battery power until the main
battery discharges completely. Doing this extends the life of
the main battery and helps ensure accurate monitoring of
battery capacity.