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Optimizing battery life, Checking the battery level, Battery-low warning

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• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as described above. • Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of more than 1,000 charges. Optimizing battery life Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below: • Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use. • Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for selected models). • Excessive recharging decreases the battery life. • Look after your AC adapter and battery. Checking the battery level The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level. Battery-low warning When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter. Battery pack - 53

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• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as
described above.
•
Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the
end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of
more than 1,000 charges.
Optimizing battery life
Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation,
prolonging
the
charge/recharge
cycle
and
improving
recharging
efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:
•
Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.
•
Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power
(for selected models).
•
Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
•
Look after your AC adapter and battery.
Checking the battery level
The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the
cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's
present charge level.
Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.