3. Connect the
AC adapter
to the computer and an AC wall outlet, and then turn on the computer by pressing
the
Power Button
.
4. Let the computer complete the boot process. Then reinstall the battery and replace the battery door..
5. Allow the system to remain idle for one hour with the AC adapter connected to the computer.
The Battery Power Indicator
blinks when the battery starts charging.
6. If the battery still fails to charge after an hour, remove the battery, wait several seconds, and then install it
again.
If the battery does not begin charging within several minutes, return the unit for service.
The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge
Under moderate temperatures, about 21°C (70ºF), the computer’s battery takes approximately 4 to 5 hours
to completely charge. Under extremely cold or hot temperatures, however, the battery can take up to 16
hours to fully charge.
The batteries don’t last very long
Calibrate the battery using the Battery Calibration selection in Mobile Computer Tools. If your battery is
new or has not been used for several weeks, calibrating the battery over a weekend may substantially
increase its capacity.
As your battery ages, the maximum capacity that it can hold naturally decreases, and even the best
maintained batteries eventually need to be retired. Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the
usage you need from it.
The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery
This may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely.
The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging indicator light is still blinking
If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity. The charging
process may continue even if the gas gauge reads full. External power can be removed because the battery
is virtually full.
My battery seems to have less and less capacity
If your battery is new, or if your are using it for the first time, you will need to calibrate it prior to using it.
As your battery ages, the maximum capacity that it can hold naturally decreases, and even the best
maintained batteries eventually need to be retired. Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the
usage you need from it.
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