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Table 2-9, Problem, Possible Cause, Solution, FNOTE

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Table 2-9 continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Battery charge does not last very long (continued). Battery was exposed Move the computer to a to extremely cold warmer place and temperatures. recharge the battery pack. NOTE: The recommended operating temperature range for the battery is from 10°C to 40°C (50°F to 104°F). The recommended storage temperature range for the battery is from 0°C to 30°C (32°F to 86°F). Battery conservation Reset the battery is disabled or set to conservation level. drain. An external device is Turn off or remove any draining the battery. external device or PC Cards when not in use. Battery gauge is inaccurate and requires recalibration. Recalibrate the gauge. Date and time must be set every time computer is turned on. The real time clock (RTC) battery has reached the end of its useful life. Replace the RTC battery (refer to Section 5.10). Battery gauge seems The battery pack inaccurate. needs calibration. Recalibrate the battery. The battery pack has Replace the battery pack. reached the end of its useful life. Battery pack is warm Warming occurs after charging. during charging. No action is required. Troubleshooting 2-21

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Troubleshooting
2-21
Table 2-9
continued
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Battery charge does
not last very long
(continued).
Battery was exposed
to extremely cold
temperatures.
Move the computer to a
warmer place and
recharge the battery
pack.
NOTE:
The recommended
operating temperature
range for the battery is
from 10
°
C to 40
°
C (50
°
F
to 104
°
F). The
recommended storage
temperature range for the
battery is from 0
°
C to
30
°
C (32
°
F to 86
°
F).
Battery conservation
is disabled or set to
drain.
Reset the battery
conservation level.
An external device is
draining the battery.
Turn off or remove any
external device or PC
Cards when not in use.
Battery gauge is
inaccurate and
requires
recalibration.
Recalibrate the gauge.
Date and time must
be set every time
computer is turned
on.
The real time clock
(RTC) battery has
reached the end of
its useful life.
Replace the RTC battery
(refer to Section 5.10).
Battery gauge seems
inaccurate.
The battery pack
needs calibration.
Recalibrate the battery.
The battery pack has
reached the end of
its useful life.
Replace the battery pack.
Battery pack is warm
after charging.
Warming occurs
during charging.
No action is required.