52 - Battery pack
B
A T T E R Y
P A C K
The computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives
you long use between charges.
Battery characteristics
The battery is recharged whenever you connect the
computer to the AC adapter. 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 significantly reduces charge
time.
The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a
power failure.
Charging the battery
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a
mains power outlet.
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. Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.
2. Turn on the computer and complete setting up the
operating system.
3. Disconnect the AC adapter.
4. Operate the computer using battery power.
5. Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning
appears.
Note
You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day.
Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to
start the next day with a fully charged battery.
