Apple 500 Series manual Recharging the batteries

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IMPORTANT Recharge depleted batteries as soon as possible. Leaving depleted batteries in the computer for longer than 2 weeks (especially in a hot location, such as the trunk of a car) may damage the batteries so that they can’t

be recharged. If this happens, you need to replace the batteries.

Recharging the batteries

To recharge the batteries in your computer, plug in the power adapter. (Do not use a recharger designed for another PowerBook model. PowerBook 500 Series batteries must be charged inside the computer.)

Power adapter port

A lightning bolt icon appears in the battery monitor module in the Control Strip when the power adapter is plugged in and a battery is recharging.

The batteries are recharged regardless of whether you are using the computer, or the computer is off or in sleep. When the computer is shut down or in sleep, both batteries are charged at the same time, in 2–3 hours. When you’re using the computer, one battery is charged at a time, and it takes 4–6 hours to charge both.

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Contents User’s Guide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Power Management Index Communications regulation information Vcci statement Trackpad button Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display To turn on the computer for the first time Turning on the computerProblems turning on your computer? What’s next? Learning the basics Tips for using the trackpad Learned from the tutorial Reviewing the basicsTurning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’sGuide Where to find answersGetting Help Getting answers to your questions Getting answers with the Topics button Now continue with the next section Getting answers with the Index button Read and follow the instructions in the window Getting answers with the Look For button If you want to close Macintosh Guide, click here Tips for using Macintosh Guide Identifying objects on the screen Main Macintosh Shortcuts window appears Learning useful shortcutsClick one of the category buttons Connecting Additional Equipment Connecting a modem Connecting a printerExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskTurn on the PowerBook by pressing the Power On key Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Drawing battery power in Scsi disk modeConnecting an external monitor Video port Video adapter Video cable Trouble? Working with an external monitor Disconnecting an external monitorConnecting sound input and output devices Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsFinding out which programs are open Switching programsWorking with several programs at a time Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPower sources Power ManagementWhat you should know Responding to low-power messagesWhat you should do Recharging the batteries To remove or replace the batteries, follow these steps Removing or replacing the batteriesPower Management Maximizing work time Maximizing the life of batteriesHealth-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Chair Eye fatigueArranging your work area and equipment Keyboard and trackpad Built-in display MouseExternal monitor Avoiding fatigueWhat about electromagnetic emissions? Important care and safety instructions Appendix a Caring for batteries Handling floppy disks Traveling with the PowerBook Service and support Storing the PowerBookAppendix B Using Your Keyboard Control key Index Index Index Index PowerBook Troubleshooting Guide See Scsi Y, Z Apple Publishing System