Battery pack - 63
• Store your PC in a cool, dry place. The recommended
temperature is 10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher
temperatures cause the battery to self-discharge faster.
• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
• Look after your AC adapter and battery.
Checking the battery level
The 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.
Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the power
meter.
When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended
course of action depends on your situation:
Important
Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low
warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed to
become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
Situation
Recommended Action
The AC adapter
and a power
outlet are
available.
1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer,
and then connect to the main power supply.
2. Save all necessary files.
3. Resume work.
Turn off the computer if you want to
recharge the battery rapidly.
The AC adapter
or a power
outlet is
unavailable.
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Close all applications.
3. Turn off the computer.
