Toshiba Satellite P25 Series Resource Manual page 38

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Mobile computing
Inserting a charged battery
1 Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a
clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
2 With the battery release latch pulled toward the front of
the computer, insert the front end of the battery pack into
the computer and gently slide it in until in snaps into
place.
3 Turn the computer right side up.
4 Reconnect any cables you removed.
5 Turn on the computer.
Battery safety precautions
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If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged,
turn off the computer's power immediately and
disconnect the power cord from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
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Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
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Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery.
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging
could damage it.
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Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery
or the computer.
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Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to
explode and release toxic materials.
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If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately.
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective
gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice
in "Disposing of used batteries safely" in the electronic user's guide.
Failure to lock the battery can result in the battery falling out of the
computer case.