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Battery Pack, Recharging the Battery Pack

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Battery Pack The battery pack supplies power to your notebook when external power is not available. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter. Recharging the Battery Pack To recharge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the notebook and an electrical outlet. For NiMH batteries, it takes up to 2 hours to fully-charge a powerdepleted battery pack when the notebook power is off, and up to 3 hours when the notebook is turned on. For Li-ion batteries, it takes up to 2.5 hours to fully-charge the battery pack with the notebook turned off, and up to 4 hours when the notebook is turned on. During recharging, the Battery Charge Indicator ( ) on the notebook glows orange. You are advised to keep the notebook power off while the battery is being recharged. The battery is fully recharged when the green Battery Charge Indicator turns on. Replacing the Battery Pack WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer's optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer's instructions. If you often use the battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer, and keep it with you in a fully charged state as a backup. To replace the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC power. 2. Turn the notebook bottom side up. 3-2 Battery Operations

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3-2
Battery Operations
Battery Pack
The battery pack supplies power to your notebook when external power is not
available. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter.
Recharging the Battery Pack
To recharge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the notebook and an
electrical outlet. For NiMH batteries, it takes up to 2 hours to fully-charge a power-
depleted battery pack when the notebook power is off, and up to 3 hours when the
notebook is turned on. For Li-ion batteries, it takes up to 2.5 hours to fully-charge
the battery pack with the notebook turned off, and up to 4 hours when the
notebook is turned on.
During recharging, the Battery Charge Indicator (
) on the notebook glows
orange. You are advised to keep the notebook power off while the battery is being
recharged. The battery is fully recharged when the green Battery Charge Indicator
turns on.
Replacing the Battery Pack
WARNING:
There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer’s
optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer’s
instructions.
If you often use the battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may
consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer, and keep it
with you in a fully charged state as a backup.
To replace the battery pack, follow these steps:
1.
Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC power.
2.
Turn the notebook bottom side up.