Battery Charging Notice - Toshiba Satellite A200 User Manual

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 socket and plug the other end into a working outlet.
The Battery indicator glows amber when the battery is being charged.
CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power
source or the optional TOSHIBA Batteries charger to charge the
battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any
other charger.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a dis-
charged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Battery pack (3 cell)
Battery pack (6 cell)
Battery pack (9 cell)
RTC battery
Note: 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 Maximizing battery operating time.

Battery charging notice

The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
❑ The battery is extremely hot or cold. If the battery is extremely hot, it might
not charge at all. Also, to ensure the battery charges to its full capacity,
charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F).
❑ The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor con-
nected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when
you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
User's Manual
Power and Power-Up Modes
System on
4 hours or more
6 hours or more
8 hours or more
24 hours
System off
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Don't charge
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