HP Nx6325 Power - Page 29

Batteries Charging a battery To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays: Å WARNING: Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. ■ If you are charging a new battery: ❏ Charge the battery while the computer is plugged into external power through the AC adapter. ❏ When you charge the battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. ■ If you are charging an in-use battery: ❏ Allow the battery to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it. ❏ When you charge the battery, charge it fully before turning on the computer. A battery inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power. A battery inserted in the computer charges whether the computer is off or in use, but the battery charges faster while the computer is off. Charging may be delayed if a battery is new, has been unused for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than room temperature. 7-6 Power