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Charging the battery
To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay.
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can
continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging.
However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly
faster charge time.
Note: you are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Allowing
the battery to charge overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day
with a fully charged battery.
Checking the battery level
The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the
battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level.
Optimizing battery life
Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the
charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow
the suggestions set out below:
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Purchase an extra battery pack.
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Use AC power whenever possible, reserving your battery for on-the-go use.
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Eject a PC card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power.
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Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is 10°C
to 30°C. Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster.
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Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
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Look after your AC adapter and battery. See, "Taking care of your AC adapter,"
and, "Taking care of your battery pack."
Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the Windows Power Meter.
Warning: connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low
warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the
computer shuts down.
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Summary of Contents for 1300 series
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Page 11: ...Getting familiar with your computer As1300_E book Page 1 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
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Page 44: ...Operating on battery power 34 English As1300_E book Page 34 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 45: ...Peripherals and options As1300_E book Page 35 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 58: ...Peripherals and options 48 English As1300_E book Page 48 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 59: ...Moving with your computer As1300_E book Page 49 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 67: ...Software As1300_E book Page 57 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 75: ...Troubleshooting As1300_E book Page 65 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 80: ...Troubleshooting 70 English As1300_E book Page 70 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 81: ...Appendix A Specifications As1300_E book Page 71 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
Page 85: ...Appendix B Notices As1300_E book Page 75 Tuesday July 9 2002 2 01 PM ...
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