User's Manual

After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately, then connect
your notebook to an electrical outlet. Hibernate mode will begin
automatically if the battery runs completely out of power.
You will hear the low-battery warning when the battery charge is
approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook will beep once,
indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time
remain. If you do not connect your notebook to alternative power source
source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your notebook
will automatically enter hibernate mode if the battery charge reaches a
critically low level. For more information, see Power Management,
section 6.1.
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Charging the Battery
When connected to an electrical outlet, a completely discharged battery
battery will charge in 3 to 5 hours (depending on whether your notebook
notebook is on or off and what programs, if any, are running). You can
leave the battery in your notebook as long as you like. The battery's
internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.
Before using the battery for the first time it must be charged. Connect
the computer to an electrical outlet and allow the battery to fully charge,
charge, indicated by the battery indicator light on the front panel of the
notebook.
Once a battery pack is fully charged for the first time, use your notebook
notebook on battery power until the battery discharges completely. This
This will extend battery life, and helps ensure accurate monitoring of
battery capacity.
If necessary, the battery will be charged whenever your notebook is
connected to an electrical outlet.
The battery will not be charged if it or your notebook is too hot, either
from use or being in a hot environment. If this occurs the battery
indicator will light red. Disconnect your notebook from any electrical
outlet, and allow it and the battery to cool to room temperature. You can
can then reconnect your notebook to the electrical outlet and charge the
the battery. The battery indicator will also light red if the battery is bad
bad and needs replacing.
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Removing the Battery
Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook is turned off.
1.
Unlock the battery by pressing the battery latch lock
2.
Slide and hold the battery release latch
3.
Remove the battery
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