HP Armada 4200 Armada 4200 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 46

Comparing Battery Types, WARNING

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Comparing Battery Types This computer can use two types of battery packs, nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li ion). Refer to the table below for a comparison of the battery features. Comparing Battery Types Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Lithium Ion (Li ion) Charges more quickly Shorter life span Loses a charge more quickly Less expensive Takes longer to charge 50% longer life span than NiMH Holds a charge longer More expensive ! WARNING: There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack for this computer. 5-10 Managing Power

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Managing Power
Comparing Battery Types
This computer can use two types of battery packs, nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li ion). Refer to the table below
for a comparison of the battery features.
Comparing Battery Types
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Lithium Ion (Li ion)
Charges more quickly
Takes longer to charge
Shorter life span
50% longer life span than NiMH
Loses a charge more quickly
Holds a charge longer
Less expensive
More expensive
!
WARNING:
There is a risk of fire and chemical burn if the battery
pack is handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than 60
°
C (140
°
F). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack for this computer.