User's Manual

Caring for Your Notebook 8
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• Handle batteries carefully. Do not try to disassemble, crush, puncture,
open, drop, mutilate, short external contacts, disposed of in water or fire,
or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C.
• Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated
areas. Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your
computer.
• Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two.
• Do not leave your battery in your computer for longer than 1 month
without plugging in the power adapter.
• Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging
it to prevent over discharge. Over discharge will hurt the battery
• Dispose dead battery properly to protect the environment. The batteries
contain hazardous chemicals and should not be thrown out with
household or office trash.
• You should always discharge your battery before recharging it on either of
these two conditions: first, this is the first time you start to use your
battery; second, you had not charge the battery for more than 2 months.
To discharge the battery, please execute the "Battery Refresh" function in
the BIOS Setup Utility.
8.6 When You Travel
For safety and convenience when traveling, please follow these instructions:
• Backup all needed files on your hard disk before traveling.
• Recharge your battery overnight to ensure full battery power before you
leave.
• Don't forget to bring along the AC adapter and extra battery pack.