Specifications

Managing Power 5-7
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 07/28/99 1:39 PM
Part Number: 141356-001 File name: Ch05
Charging a Battery Pack
A battery pack can be recharged wherever external power is
available. These locations include the computer battery bay,
MultiBay, an optional Battery Charger, and the docking base.
NOTE:
Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not
been used for two weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler
than a comfortable room temperature.
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If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—
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External power can be supplied to the computer through the
AC adapter, an optional docking base, or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.
NOTE:
An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to
charge a battery pack.
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The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery
pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.
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To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—
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Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level
through normal use before charging it.
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When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
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Before charging a new battery pack or a battery pack that
has not been used for two weeks or more, calibrate the new
battery pack or check the calibration on the unused
battery pack.