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Mobile computing
5.375 x 8.375 ver 3.1
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge.
It:
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Glows green when the battery is fully charged
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Glows amber while the battery is being charged
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Does not glow if the external power source is
disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged
TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low
temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on your
current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of the
battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the power
provided by the AC Adaptor to run applications, features, and
devices, the recharging of the battery cannot occur. Your computer's
Power Saver utility can be used to select a power level setting that
reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the
battery to recharge.
Setting battery alarms
Your computer can be configured to warn you when the
battery is running low. For more information, see “Setting
battery alarms” in the electronic user’s guide.
Changing the main battery
When your battery power is running low, you have two
options—connect the computer to an AC power source or
install a charged battery.
When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its
terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or otherwise impact the battery. Do
not scratch or break the casing and do not twist or bend the battery.
Do not remove the battery while the computer is in Standby mode.
Data in memory will be lost.
