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Checking the Battery Level, Using the Windows Battery Meter, Operating on Battery Power

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Battery Pack u Charge-in-use mode When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer also charges the battery pack if installed. This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use mode, a fully depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately three to four hours. u Trickle mode When the battery is fully charged, the adapter changes to trickle mode to maintain the battery charge level. This prevents the battery from draining while the computer is in use. Note: We suggest that you charge the battery pack before retiring for the day, letting it charge overnight before traveling. This ensures a fully charged battery for use the next day. Checking the Battery Level The computer features battery-low warning signals that are both audible and visible. When the battery pack is low, the computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator flashes at regular intervals. Also, you can check the battery charge level using the Windows battery gauge. Using the Windows Battery Meter The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level. Simply rest your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC plug) icon on the taskbar to see the present charge level of your battery. You can also double-click on this icon for detailed information on your battery pack. Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 35

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Battery Pack
Chapter 2
Operating on Battery Power
35
Charge-in-use mode
When the computer is in use with the AC adapter
plugged in, the computer also charges the battery pack if
installed.
This mode will take longer to fully charge a
battery than rapid mode.
In charge-in-use mode, a fully
depleted battery gets fully charged in approximately
three to four hours.
Trickle mode
When the battery is fully charged, the adapter changes
to trickle mode to maintain the battery charge level.
This prevents the battery from draining while the
computer is in use.
Checking the Battery Level
The computer features battery-low warning signals that are
both audible and visible.
When the battery pack is low, the
computer emits warning beeps and the battery indicator
flashes at regular intervals.
Also, you can check the battery
charge level using the Windows battery gauge.
Using the Windows Battery Meter
The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery
level.
Simply rest your cursor on the battery gauge (or AC
plug) icon on the taskbar to see the present charge level of
your battery.
You can also double-click on this icon for
detailed information on your battery pack.
Note:
We suggest that you charge the battery pack before
retiring for the day, letting it charge overnight before
traveling.
This ensures a fully charged battery for use the
next day.