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Charging a Battery Pack

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Charging a Battery Pack A battery pack inserted into the computer battery bay, the computer MultiBay, or an optional Battery Charger or docking base charges whenever external power is available. NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a comfortable room temperature. s If you are charging the battery pack in the computer- s External power can be supplied to the computer through the power cord, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter does not charge a battery pack. s The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. s To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays- s Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level through normal use before charging it. s When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. s Calibrate a new battery pack before you charge it. s Check the calibration on a battery pack that has not been used for 2 weeks or more before you charge it. 5-6 Managing Power

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Managing Power
Charging a Battery Pack
A battery pack inserted into the computer battery bay, the
computer MultiBay, or an optional Battery Charger or docking
base charges whenever external power is available.
NOTE:
Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not
been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a
comfortable room temperature.
■
If you are charging the battery pack in the computer
—
■
External power can be supplied to the computer through the
power cord, an optional docking base, or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.
NOTE:
An optional Aircraft Power Adapter does not charge a
battery pack.
■
The
battery
light,
shown
below,
turns
on
while
the
battery
pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.
■
To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays
—
■
Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level
through normal use before charging it.
■
When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
■
Calibrate a new battery pack before you charge it.
■
Check the calibration on a battery pack that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more before you charge it.