Working with the notebook
Rechargeable battery
Rechargeablebattery
Battery
Life,battery
Rechargeablebattery
Rechargeablebattery
When not plugged into a power outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You
can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The average
battery life is around 500 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery
Battery
Battery
The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is
between 41°F and max 95°F/ 5°C and max 35°C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the AC adapter
(see
"AC adapter connecting", Page 22
).
If the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the AC adapter
within
fi
ve minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.
Monitoring the battery charging level
Battery
Batterystatusmeter
Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Battery storage
Battery
Battery
Self-discharge,battery
Chargingcapacity,battery
Keep the battery pack between 32°F and 86°F/ 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature
at which the batteries are stored, the lower the rate of self-discharge.
If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (longer than two months),
the battery charge level should be approx. 30 %. To prevent exhaustive
discharge which would permanently damage the battery, check the level
of charge of the battery at regular intervals.
To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery
should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the
notebook. Never store the batteries in the device.
Removing and installing the battery
Only use rechargeable batteries approved by Fujitsu for your notebook.
Never use force when
fi
tting or removing a battery.
Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections.
Never store a battery for longer periods in the discharged state. This
can make it impossible to recharge.
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