User's Manual

13 August 2001
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Batteries 
The battery does not charge
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To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not allow a charge if the battery
temperature is extremely hot or cold (such as in a closed, unattended vehicle). If possible, charge
the battery in a location with a moderate temperature of around 20°C (68°F).
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If possible, turn off the computer while the battery is charging.
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If the battery is new or has been stored for a week or more, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the computer and an AC wall outlet, and then turn on the computer by
pressing the FN+On (spacebar).
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Allow the system to remain idle for one hour with the AC adapter connected to the computer.
The Charging LED activity indicator blinks when the battery starts charging.
6. If the battery still fails to charge after an hour, remove the battery, wait several seconds, and then
install it again.
If the battery does not begin charging within several minutes, return the unit for service.
The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge
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Under moderate temperatures, about 21°C (70ºF), the computer’
s battery takes approximately 4 to
5 hours to completely charge. 
Under extremely cold or hot temperatures, however, the battery can
take up to 16 hours to fully charge.
The batteries don’ t last very long
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As your battery ages, the maximum capacity that it can hold naturally decreases, and even the best
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