Maximizing Battery Life - Toshiba M2 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
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Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery
charger designated as an approved option.
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When you install the battery pack, you should hear a
click when it is seated properly.
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Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack
could explode.

Maximizing battery life

To maximize the life of your battery pack, disconnect it from
the computer power source at least once a month and operate
it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below:
1 Turn off the computer's power.
2 Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the computer's
power. If it does not turn on, go to
3 Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes.
If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating
time, continue operating until the battery pack is fully
discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is some
other warning to indicate a low battery, go to
4 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the power
cord to a power outlet. The DC-IN or AC power-light
light should glow green, and the Battery light should
glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-light indicator does
not glow, power is not being supplied. Check the
connections for the AC adapter and power cord.
5 Charge the battery pack until the Battery light glows
green.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
If you will not be using the system for an extended
period, more than one month, remove the battery
pack.
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