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Battery Problems and Solutions, Fn+F7, An external device

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Battery Problems and Solutions Continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Battery charge doesn't last as long as expected. Battery packs are being exposed to high temperatures. Keep computer at a cooler temperature and recharge battery pack(s). Battery packs are being exposed to cold temperatures. Put computer in a warmer place and recharge battery pack(s). Battery packs have partially selfdischarged. Recharge the battery pack(s). Battery conservation is Press Fn+F7 to set a disabled or set to new battery con- "None." servation level. An external device (such as a CD-ROM or PC Card) is draining the battery. Turn off or remove the external device when it is not in use. Battery packs are warm to the touch after charging. Warming occurs due to No action is required. charging. NOTE: Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use. High temperatures reduce the life of the battery pack and cause it to lose its charge more quickly. If you are storing the battery for less than one month, the recommended storage temperature is 32° F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); for no more than three months, the recommended temperature is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); for an unlimited time, the recommended temperature is 32°F to 86°F (0°C to 30°C). 15-6 Troubleshooting

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15-6
Troubleshooting
Battery Problems and Solutions
Continued
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Battery charge
doesn’t last as long
as expected.
Battery packs are
being exposed to high
temperatures.
Keep computer at a
cooler temperature and
recharge battery
pack(s).
Battery packs are
being exposed to cold
temperatures.
Put computer in a
warmer place and
recharge battery
pack(s).
Battery packs have
partially self-
discharged.
Recharge the battery
pack(s).
Battery conservation is
disabled or set to
“None.”
Press
Fn+F7
to set a
new battery con-
servation level.
An external device
(such as a CD-ROM or
PC Card) is draining
the battery.
Turn off or remove the
external device when it
is not in use.
Battery packs are
warm to the touch
after charging.
Warming occurs due to
charging.
No action is required.
NOTE:
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use.
High temperatures reduce the life of the battery pack and cause it
to lose its charge more quickly. If you are storing the battery for
less than one month, the recommended storage temperature is 32
°
F to 122
°
F (0
°
C to 50
°
C); for no more than three months, the
recommended temperature is 32
°
F to 104
°
F
(0
°
C to 40
°
C); for an unlimited time, the recommended
temperature is 32
°
F to 86
°
F (0
°
C to 30
°
C).