Acer Aspire 1710 Series, User Manual

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Battery pack (optional)
Your computer uses a re-chargeable 12-cell Li-ion 2.2Ah battery pack.
Battery pack characteristics
The battery pack has the following characteristics:
•
Employs current battery technology standards.
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Delivers a battery-low warning.
A Li-ion battery can be recharged at any time.
The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the
mains power supply. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling
you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the
computer. However, recharging with the computer turned off results
in a significantly faster charge time.
The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power
failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack
available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare
battery pack.
Maximizing the battery's life
Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over
time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with
time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to
adhere to the recommendations set out below.
Conditioning a new battery pack
Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a
"conditioning" process that you should follow:
1
Insert the new battery in the computer. Do not turn the computer
on.
2
Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.
3
Disconnect the AC adapter.
4
Turn on the computer and operate using battery power.
5
Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.