Be sure to read the
Battery Safety and Precautions
section.
Frequently Asked Battery Questions
Does it harm the Li-Ion battery pack to frequently “top off” the batteries?
What constitutes a charge cycle?
Where can general battery charge state information be obtained?
What effect will temperature have on battery life and performance?
The Battery
The battery has the following characteristics:
z
Employs current battery technology standards
The computer uses a "smart" Lithium-Ion battery to consistently provide the long battery life best
suited for mobile users
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A temperature sensor and memory device that stores information about the battery, such as how
much charge is left and how many times it has been recharged
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Battery-low warning
When the battery charge level becomes low, the battery alarm beeps or displays a warning on your
screen. This tells you that the battery power is critically low (and you should save your work).
You can correct this situation by recharging the battery.
Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come in handy when you travel or do not have
access to AC power. It is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery available as backup.
Using a battery for the first time
Before using a battery for the first time:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then to a power source.
2.
Calibrate the battery
to set the gas gauge to accurately reflect battery capacity.
You only need to do this once with a new battery or with a battery that's been stored without being
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