System information

5-6 Managing Power
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 05/18/99 2:02 PM
Part Number: 103542-001 File name: Ch05.doc
Charging a Battery Pack
A battery pack inserted into the computer battery bay, the
computer MultiBay, or an optional Battery Charger or docking
base charges whenever external power is available.
NOTE: Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not
been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a
comfortable room temperature.
■ If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—
■ External power can be supplied to the computer through the
power cord, an optional docking base, or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.
NOTE: An optional Aircraft Power Adapter does not charge a
battery pack.
■ The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery
pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.
■ To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—
■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level
through normal use before charging it.
■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
■ Calibrate a new battery pack before you charge it.
■ Check the calibration on a battery pack that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more before you charge it.