Compaq 12XL325 Models XL300, XL300A, and XL300B - Maintenance & Service Gu - Page 58

Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems, Problem, Probable Cause, Solutions, return to room temperature.

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Presario 1200XL Series Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems Problem Notebook is beeping and battery icon is blinking. Probable Cause Battery charge is low. Solution(s) Immediately save any open file(s). Then complete one of the following steps: • Connect the Notebook to an external power source to charge the battery pack. • Turn off the Notebook or initiate Hibernation until you can find another power source or charge the battery pack. Battery icon on the front of the unit blinks to indicate low-battery condition, but computer does not beep. Battery icon doesn't light and battery pack won't fast-charge. Volume is turned down too low. Battery pack is already charged. Battery pack was exposed to temperature extremes. Adjust the volume. No action is necessary. Allow time for the battery pack to return to room temperature. Battery pack is at the end of Replace the battery pack. its life. You have to set the date and time every time you turn on the Notebook. Battery charge does not last as long as expected. RTC battery is dead. Battery is exposed to high temperatures or extremely cold temperatures. Replace the RTC battery. Keep the battery pack within the recommended temperature range for operation or storage. • Operating Range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) • Storage Range: -4°F to 86°F (-20°C to 30°C) Recharge the battery pack. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 21

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P
RESARIO
N
OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1200XL S
ERIES
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
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Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Notebook is beeping
and battery icon is
blinking.
Battery charge is low.
Immediately save any open
file(s). Then complete one of the
following steps:
Connect the Notebook to an
external power source to
charge the battery pack.
Turn off the Notebook or initiate
Hibernation until you can find
another power source or charge
the battery pack.
Battery icon on the
front of the unit blinks
to indicate low-battery
condition, but
computer does not
beep.
Volume is turned down too
low.
Adjust the volume.
Battery icon doesn°t
light and battery pack
won°t fast-charge.
Battery pack is already
charged.
No action is necessary.
Battery pack was exposed to
temperature extremes.
Allow time for the battery pack to
return to room temperature.
Battery pack is at the end of
its life.
Replace the battery pack.
You have to set the
date and time every
time you turn on the
Notebook.
RTC battery is dead.
Replace the RTC battery
.
Battery charge does
not last as long as
expected.
Battery is exposed to high
temperatures or extremely
cold temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature range
for operation or storage.
Operating Range: 50±F to
104±F (10±C to 40±C)
Storage Range: -4±F to 86±F
(-20±C to 30±C)
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)