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Mobile Computing
Conserving power
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Disposing of used batteries
The life of a battery pack should last for years. When the
battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes
amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
The computer’s main battery is a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery,
which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or
disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only
irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as
required by local ordinances or regulations.
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.
After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability
to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under
federal, state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of
old batteries by placing them in the trash.
Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your
local government authority for details regarding where to
recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If
you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call
Toshiba at: 1 (800) 457-7777.
Conserving power
How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are
using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as:
❖ How the computer is configured.
❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
function drive, and diskette drives, or other optional
devices.
❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at
low temperatures.
