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Using the Battery Pack, Monitoring the Battery Status

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Using Battery Power Using the Battery Pack This section describes how to charge your battery pack, display its status. or replace it. Charging the Battery Pack You can charge the battery pack when the AC Adapter is connected to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You must charge the battery pack in any of the following conditions: If you purchase a new battery pack. If the battery status indicator starts blinking If the battery pack has not been used for a long time. Notes: 1. Before you charge the battery pack, ensure that its temperature is at least 10°C (50°F). 2. If the battery pack has not been used for a long time, it will not be fully charged with only a single charging. You will have to completely discharge it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize battery operating time. Monitoring the Battery Status You can monitor the battery status through the battery status indicator and the Fuel-Gauge program. Chapter 2. Using Battery Power 29

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Using Battery Power
Using the Battery Pack
This section describes how to charge your battery pack, display its
status. or replace it.
Charging the Battery Pack
You can charge the battery pack when the AC Adapter is connected
to the computer and the battery pack is installed.
You must charge
the battery pack in any of the following conditions:
If you purchase a new battery pack.
If the battery status indicator starts blinking
If the battery pack has not been used for a long time.
Notes:
1. Before
you charge the battery pack, ensure that its temperature is at
least 10°C (50°F).
2. If the battery pack has not been used for a long time, it will not be fully
charged with only a single charging.
You will have to completely
discharge it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize battery
operating time.
Monitoring the Battery Status
You can monitor the battery status through the battery status
indicator and the Fuel-Gauge program.
Chapter 2.
Using Battery Power
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