Charging The Batteries - Toshiba Portege R200 User Manual

Power and Power-Up Modes

Charging the batteries

When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator
flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain.
If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the
computer enables Hibernation mode (so you don't lose data) and
automatically turns off.
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The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is enabled in
two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and Setup Action tab in
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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This section describes the charging method for the main battery pack
and the High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack using the computer. However,
the batteries can also be charged by using an optional Slim Port
Replicator connected to a Battery Charging cable. The Battery
Charging cable is a cable exclusively used for charging the High
Capacity 2nd Battery Pack.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the
AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack and plug the other end into a working
outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source an optional Slim
Port Replicator to charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the
battery pack with any other charger.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a
discharged battery.
Battery type
Battery pack (3800mAh)
High Capacity 2nd Battery Pack
(3900mAh)
RTC battery
The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient
temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the
computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the
battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the
section
6-10
Charging time (hours)
Maximizing battery operating
Power on
about 3.5 to 4.5 or
longer
about 3.5 to 4.5 or
longer
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time.
Power off
about 3.5
about 3.5
Doesn't charge
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