Extending Battery Life; Replacing The Battery Pack - Toshiba TE2000 User Manual
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Extending battery life
To maximise the life of your battery pack:
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At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source
and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges.
Before doing so, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the computer's power.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and turn on the computer's power. If it
3. Operate the computer on battery power for five minutes. If the
4. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer and the power cord to a
5. Charge the battery pack until the Battery LED glows green.
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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended period, remove the
battery pack.
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Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully charged.
Overcharging makes the battery hot and shortens life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than eight hours,
disconnect the AC adaptor.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight.
Replacing the battery pack
When the battery pack reaches the end of its operating life you will need
to install a new one. The life of the battery pack is generally about 500
recharges. If the Battery indicator flashes orange shortly after fully
recharging the battery, the battery pack needs to be replaced.
You might also replace a discharged battery pack with a charged spare
when you are operating your computer away from an AC power source.
This section explains how to remove and install battery packs.
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does not turn on go to step 4.
battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue
operating until the battery pack is fully discharged. If the battery
LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low
battery, go to step 4.
power outlet. The DC IN LED should glow green, and the Battery
LED should glow orange to indicate that the battery pack is being
charged. If the DC IN indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adaptor and power
cord.
Power and Power-Up Modes
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