Apple 200 Series manual Maximizing work time

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6Click OK.

While the reconditioning cycle is taking place, the following icon appears on the screen:

You can quit the Battery Reconditioning program at any time by pressing the period key and the x (Command) key at the same time. Also, if you unplug your PowerBook during reconditioning, the reconditioning program will quit. Your battery is not reconditioned if you quit in the middle of the reconditioning cycle.

When the reconditioning is complete, the following appears on the screen for one minute:

7Click OK.

The battery is reconditioned. Allow time to recharge the battery by leaving the PowerBook plugged in for 2 hours. Follow these steps again in 30 days to maximize the life of the battery.

Maximizing work time

Your PowerBook’s battery can provide 2 to 7 hours of work time before you need to recharge. The actual work time available depends on what equipment you’re using with your computer and what steps you take to conserve power while you work.

For battery conservation tips, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.

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Contents User’sGuide Apple Computer, Inc Contents Connecting Additional Equipment Power ManagementIndex Communications regulation information Vcci statement Power On button Power adapter port Plugging in the computer Getting StartedWhen you are ready to begin Opening the display Turning on the computer Problems turning on your computer? Chapter What’s next? Learning the basics Tutorial are highlighted, then release the trackball button Reviewing the basics Turning the computer off Automatic sleep Putting the computer to sleepRestarting a computer that’s already on User’s Guide 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 PowerBook Duo Dock and Duo Dock Connecting Additional Equipment PowerBook Duo MiniDock Connecting a printer PowerBook Duo Floppy AdapterSee the documentation that came with the modem Connecting a modemExternal modem is ready to use Terminator Connecting Scsi devicesHDI-30 Scsi Using your PowerBook as a Scsi diskConnecting your computer as a Scsi disk Turn on the PowerBook by pressing the power button Simplifying the connection process Quitting Scsi disk mode Adding memory to your computer Connecting other devicesInstalling application programs Installing and Using Application ProgramsSwitching programs Working with several programs at a timeFinding out which programs are open Hiding and showing windows on the desktop Backing up your filesPage Power Management Power sourcesResponding to low-power messages What you should know What you should doRecharging in the computer Recharging the batteryRecharging in a recharger Place the battery in the recharger as shown Recharging in both the computer and a recharger Removing or replacing the batteryReplacement batteries come with a door attached Disposing of dead batteries Replacing the backup batteryReconditioning the battery Following appears Maximizing work time Page Health-related information about computer use Appendix a Health, Safety, and Maintenance TipsMusculoskeletal discomfort Arranging your work area and equipment Eye fatigueKeyboard and trackball Mouse What about electromagnetic emissions? Avoiding fatigueImportant 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 Disk Tools disk 53 display. See also screen Index Index Index Index See Scsi Y, Z Apple Computer, Inc