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2 Operating on battery power 36
Charging the battery
To charge the battery, slide the battery pack into the battery bay and plug the AC
adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet.
Charging modes
The adapter has two charging modes:
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Rapid mode
The computer uses rapid charging when power is turned off and a powered
AC adapter is connected to it. In rapid mode, a fully depleted battery gets
fully charged in approximately 3 hours.
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Charge-in-use mode
When the computer is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer
also charges the battery pack if installed. This mode will take longer to fully
charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use mode, a fully depleted
battery gets fully charged in approximately 4.5 hours.
Note: We suggest that you charge the battery pack before retiring for the day,
letting it charge overnight before traveling. This ensures a fully charged
battery for use the next day.
Checking the battery level
The Windows battery meter indicates the present battery level. Simply rest your
cursor on the battery meter (or AC plug) icon on the taskbar to see the present
charge level of your battery.
Optimizing battery life
This section helps you get the most out of battery operation. Optimizing battery
life prolongs the charge/recharge cycle and improves recharge efficiency. Follow
these suggestions to optimize and maximize battery power:
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Purchase an extra battery pack.
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Use the AC adapter whenever possible so that the battery is reserved for on-
the-go computing.
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Keep the battery pack in the computer powered by the AC adapter. The
constant trickle charge maintains the battery level to eliminate the battery
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