Using Additional Batteries; Battery Safety Precautions - Toshiba M205-S810 - Portege - Pentium M 1.5 GHz User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
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Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.

Using additional batteries

If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for
many hours without an AC power source, you may want to
carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then
replace a discharged battery and continue working.

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/cable 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.
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To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that
you can purchase through accessories.toshiba.com.
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A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot
be installed in reverse polarity.
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Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery
charger designated as an approved option.