Battery Maintenance
To maintain the battery pack’s maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the notebook deplete its battery power completely before recharging.
To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your notebook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the hard drive as much as possible and set the LCD as bright as possible. When the battery is depleted or fully discharged, wait for the notebook to cool down (especially the battery). The temperature should be within
Questions and Answers
Q: I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is this normal?
A:The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the notebook to prevent overheating. You do not need to worry.
Q: My battery operation time is not as long as it should be. Why?
A:The battery is heat sensitive and can only be charged to its maximum if the battery and its environmental temperature remain within
CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK
Q:I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it was fully recharged, there wasn’t as much power left as a newly charged one. Why?
A:The batteries will
Q:I did not use my spare battery for months. I am having a problem recharging it.
A:If you happen to leave your battery pack to go through an extended period of self- discharge, say more than three months, the battery voltage level will become too low and needs to be
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