Dreamcom 10 series, User Manual

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• Charge-in-use mode
When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the
computer also charges the battery pack if installed. This mode will
take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use
mode, a fully depleted battery gets 95% charged in approximately 2.5
to 4.5 hours.
Note:
We suggest that you charge the battery pack before retiring for
the day, letting it charge overnight before traveling. This ensures a
fully charged battery for use the next day.
To use a battery pack for the first time:
When using a battery pack for the first time, follow these steps:
1. Connect the AC adapter to a power source and to the computer and
fully recharge the battery.
2. Disconnect the adapter to use up the battery before recharging again.
You only need to do this once or twice with a new battery or with a battery
that's been stored without being used for a long time. If the computer is to
be stored for more than two weeks, we suggest you remove the battery
pack. Battery power from a fully charged battery pack depletes in roughly a
day with the computer in Standby mode, a month in Hibernation mode or
when power is off.
Warning! Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0ºC
(32ºF) or above 60ºC (140ºF). This may adversely affect the
battery pack.
To install the battery pack:
Important!
Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you
have an AC adapter connected to the computer; otherwise, turn off
the computer.
1. Place the computer upside down on a flat, stable surface.