Samsung SN6000 Series User’s Manual
Using the Battery 38
Using the Battery
Your computer uses a smart rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for
power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The
smart battery gives a accurate measurement of the current battery
capacity which helps extend operating time by enabling effective
power management in operating systems that take advantage of the
accurate information supplied by the battery.
Charging the Battery
Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you
connect the AC adapter to the computer. If the computer is off, the
battery charges faster than if the computer’s power is on.
Approximate charging times for your battery are
2.5 hours with the computer off
4 hours with the computer on
While the battery is charging, the battery charge light on the computer
is amber (see Figure 10 on page 20 for the location of the battery charge
light). When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green.
When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after
a long period of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal.
Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge-recharge cycles, see
Battery Calibartion in system setup on page 58 for more infomation on
discharging the battery.
All batteries eventually wear out and lose the
ability to hold a charge. You may need to
replace your battery pack after a year of
average usage.
Follow these rules for charging your battery:
A battery normally discharges power when not used for long
periods of time. Be sure to recharge the battery every two
months when it is not in use.
