Disposing Of Pc And Pc Batteries - Toshiba Satellite P500 User Manual

Troubleshooting
Problem
Battery doesn't power
the computer as long as
expected

Disposing of PC and PC batteries

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Discard this PC in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For
further information, contact your local government.
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This PC contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the
batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need
to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be
illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.
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Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local
government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries
or how to dispose of them properly. This product contains mercury.
Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please
contact your local government.
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If your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data, you
should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data
from the media. These standard deletion procedures include:
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Selecting Delete for a target file
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Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin
9-6
Procedure
Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to
make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary,
wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol.
Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery.
Make sure it is securely seated.
Check the Battery indicator. If it does not light
up, let the computer charge the battery for at
least 20 minutes. If the Battery indicator lights up
after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to
charge at least another 20 minutes before turning
on the computer.
If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may
be at the end of its operating life. Replace it.
If you do not think the battery is at the end of its
operating life, contact your dealer.
If you frequently recharge a partially charged
battery, the battery might not charge to its full
capacity. Fully discharge the battery, then try to
charge it again.
Check the power consumption settings in the
Power Options. Consider using a power saving
feature.
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