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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
n
Under moderate temperatures, about 21°C (70ºF), the computer’s
battery takes approximately 3 hours to completely charge while
suspended and 3-5 hours to charge while powered on. 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
n
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
n
This may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely.
n
Calibrate the battery
to align the gas gauge with the battery capacity.
The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging indicator light is still lit
n
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
n
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.
n
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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