Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Running the Computer on Battery Power; Battery Safety Precautions; Monitoring the Battery Charge

Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery
pack that provides power to the computer when it is not running
on AC power. You can recharge the battery many times.
Battery safety precautions
Adhere to the following safety precautions when handling the
battery:
♦ Never try to disassemble a battery pack.
♦ Don't touch the metal terminals of the battery with a metal
object. Short-circuiting the battery terminals will cause the bat
tery to overheat and may permanently damage the battery or
the computer.
♦ Never incinerate a used battery. Burning the battery will cause
it to explode and release toxic materials.
♦ If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. Use
protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
♦ Replace the main battery with an identical battery.
Monitoring the battery charge
Charge the battery before you use it to power the computer. To
charge the battery while it is in your computer, connect the com
puter to an AC power source and leave it turned off for a minimum
of seven hours. The battery takes much longer to charge when the
computer is on.
Use the battery indicator to monitor battery status:
1 1 ♦> The indicator is amber while the battery is charging.
♦ The indicator is green when the battery is fully charged.
The battery can also be charged using an optional battery charger,
which you can also purchase from your dealer.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer