Acer W500P User Manual - Page 49
Battery pack, Battery pack characteristics
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English 30 Battery pack Battery pack The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges. Battery pack characteristics The battery pack has the following characteristics: • Employs current battery technology standards. • Delivers a battery-low warning. The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time. Maximizing the battery's life Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below. Conditioning a new battery pack Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow: 1 Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. 2 Disconnect the AC adapter. 3 Turn on the computer and operate using battery power. 4 Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears. 5 Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.