User`s guide

Chapter 2: Power and Your Computer
2–10 Digital HiNote VP 500 Series
Charging the Battery Pack
The Battery Pack charges automatically whenever your Digital notebook computer is connected
to AC power. The following table describes how the system charges the battery and draws
power in different situations.
Battery System Power System Action
Main Battery is
Installed
System is being powered
by AC power. System is
being accessed by the User
in full operation mode.
Battery charges
automatically. Fully charging
a completely drained battery
requires approximately 4
hours
Main Battery is
Installed
AC Adapter is connected
to the system. The system
is in either suspend or
power off mode.
Battery charges
automatically. Fully
charging a completely
drained battery requires
approximately 3 hours.
Main and
Secondary
Batteries are
Installed
Both the main battery and
secondary battery module
(in the battery bay) are
installed.
Main battery is the first to be
charged to full capacity.
Once the main battery is
fully charged, the secondary
battery charges.
The system first draws from
the secondary battery.
After the secondary battery is
drained, the system draws
power from the main battery.
______________________________Note _____________________________
Digital recommends that you form the new Enhanced NiMH battery before using it. If
your purchased the optional LiIon secondary, Digital recommends that you fully charge
the new battery before using it.
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