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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.
NOTE: The computer enters Hibernate mode only if Hibernation is
enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window
and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window.
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 orange when the battery is being charged.
CAUTION: Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to
charge the battery pack. Do not attempt to charge the battery pack with
any other charger.
Time
The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type
Power on
Power off
Battery pack
10 or longer
about 2.5
RTC battery
15
Doesn’t charge
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:
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