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Getting Started
Charging the main battery
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Charging the main battery
Your computer came with its battery already installed. Before
using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the
battery.
To charge the battery with the computer turned off, leave the
computer plugged into an AC power source for at least three
hours or until the battery light glows blue. After that, the
battery will be completely charged and ready to power the
computer.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours
at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can
damage the battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: When your computer is using all of the
power provided by the AC Adapter to run applications,
features, and devices, the recharging of the battery cannot
occur. Your computer's Power Management 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.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the
applications, power management settings, and features used.
NOTE