Troubleshooting 8-4
Battery Problems
The battery does not charge (Battery Charge indicator does not
light).
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Make sure that the AC adapter is properly connected.
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Make sure that the battery is not too hot or cold. Allow time for the
battery pack to return to room temperature.
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Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly.
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Make sure that the battery terminals are clean.
The operating time of a fully charged battery becomes shorter.
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If you often partially recharge and discharge, the battery might not be
charged to its full potential. Initialize the battery to solve the problem.
(See “Initializing the Battery Pack” in Chapter 3 for instructions.)
The battery operating time indicated by the battery meter does not
match the actual operating time.
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The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time,
depending on how you are using the computer. If the actual operating
time is much less than the estimated time, initialize the battery. (See
“Initializing the Battery Pack” in Chapter 3 for instructions.)
Bluetooth Wireless Problems
I cannot connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device.
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Make sure that the Bluetooth card is correctly installed.
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Make sure that the Bluetooth driver is correctly installed.
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Make sure that both devices have activated Bluetooth.
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Make sure that the distance between the two devices are not over
10 meters or that there are no walls or other obstructions between the
devices.
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Make sure that the other device is not in “Hidden” mode.
