Compaq Armada V300 Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 61

Charging a Battery Pack A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is available. These locations include the computer battery bay, MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base. NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not been used for two 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- t External power can be supplied to the computer through the AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger. NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to charge a battery pack. t 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- t Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level through normal use before charging it. t When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. t Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for two weeks or more, calibrate the new battery pack or check the calibration on the unused battery pack. Managing Power 5-7