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Chapter 3
User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no
external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to
extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:
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When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not
only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the
Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range.
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When using a high current device such as an external optical drive or the hard drive, using the AC
adapter will conserve your battery life.
D
O NOT LEAVE A FAULTY BATTERY IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
. I
T MAY DAMAGE YOUR
AC
ADAPTER
,
OPTIONAL
A
UTO
/A
IRLINE ADAPTER
,
ANOTHER BATTERY OR YOUR NOTEBOOK ITSELF
. I
T MAY ALSO PREVENT
OPERATION OF YOUR NOTEBOOK BY DRAINING ALL AVAILABLE CURRENT INTO THE BAD BATTERY
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