Charging The Battery - Toshiba Thrive 10.1 8GB User Manual

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Charging the battery

Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be
charged prior to use.
To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the
AC adaptor. See
To charge the battery, leave the device plugged into an AC power
source with the device turned off until the battery light glows white.
After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to
power the device.
NOTE
NOTE
Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not
charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the device
or AC outlet
Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time
to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor
"Connecting to a power source" on page
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the device
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 recharging of the battery cannot occur when
your device is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to
run applications, features, and external devices.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the external
conditions, or the applications and features used.
Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging
the surface.
Getting Started
Charging the battery
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