Toshiba Satellite 4030CDT - Monitoring Battery Power; Using Additional Battery Packs

Mobile Computing
Running the computer on battery power
The battery may not start charging immediately if:
♦ The battery is extremely hot or cold.
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until
it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10
to 26 degrees Celsius).
♦ The battery is almost completely discharged.
Leave the power connected and the battery should begin charg
ing after a few minutes.
NOTE: Once a battery pack is fully charged, we recommend
you operate your computer on battery power until the battery
pack discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life
and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity.
Using additional battery packs
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to power the com
puter using the battery, you may want to carry additional charged
battery packs with you. You can then replace a discharged battery
and continue working.
CAUTIONS: Don't leave batteries in the battery charger for
more than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential
charge of the battery
Use only battery chargers designed to work with your note
book computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger
through the Toshiba Accessories Catalog.
Monitoring battery power
tl I The computer's battery indicator gives you an indication of the
battery's current charge.
♦ Green indicates a full charge.
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer