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2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon. 3 Click the Alarm tab and set the alarm, as desired. Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab Mobile Computing Mobile Computing Changing the main battery Changing the main battery When your battery power is running low, you have two options—connect the computer to an AC power source or install a charged battery. When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short- circuit its terminals. Removing the battery from the computer 1 Save your work. 2 Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in Hibernate mode according to the instructions in “Using Hibernation” on page 98. 3 Remove all cables connected to the computer. 4 Close the display panel and turn the computer upside down with the front side of the computer facing you. 5 Slide the battery lock forward to unlock the battery pack. 6 Push and hold the battery release latch. Releasing the battery Mobile Computing Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery 7 While still holding the release latch in the open position gently slide the battery pack out of the computer. Removing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in “Disposing of used batteries safely” on page 115. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life. Safety precautions . If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power cord from the power socket. Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer. . Do not try to disassemble a battery pack. Mobile Computing Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery . Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging could damage it. . Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery or the computer. . Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could 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. . To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that you can purchase through toshiba.com. . Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries. The main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in reverse polarity. . Charge the battery pack only in the computer. . When you install the battery pack, you should hear a click when it is inserted properly. . Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack could explode. Maximizing battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: . At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery p...
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