Battery Charging Notice - Toshiba Qosmio G30 User Manual

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.
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 or the optional
TOSHIBA Battery 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
discharged battery.
Battery type
Battery pack (4700mAh)
High Capacity Battery Pack
(7050mAh)
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

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. To ensure the battery charges to its full
capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to
88°F).
■
The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor
connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
User's Manual
Charging time (hours)
Maximizing battery operating
Power on
about 3.0 to 3.5 or longer
about 3.5 to 5.0 or longer
8
time.
Power
Power off
about 3.0
about 3.0
Doesn't charge
6-9