Gericom SilverSeraph CL10, User Manual

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Charging Batteries
The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to
power the computer. You can charge the battery using your
computer.
Charging the Main Battery
To charge the batteries while they are in your computer, plug the
computer into a live AC outlet. It takes approximate 3.0 hours to
charge the battery to full while the computer is off. It takes much
longer to charge a battery to full while the computer is on.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery only can charge a
small current while the computer Is consuming full
power.
The battery may not start charging immediately if:
• The battery is extremely hot or cold.
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until
it reaches room temperature: 5°C to 35°C. (41°F to 95°F).
• The battery is almost completely discharged.
Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin
charging after a few minutes.
HINT: Once a battery pack is fully charged, we rec-
ommend that you operate your computer on battery
power until the battery pack discharges completely.
Doing this extends battery life and helps ensure
accurate monitoring of battery capacity.