Acer 1620 Series manual Installing and removing the battery pack

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Operating on battery power

Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.

Use this conditioning process for all new batteries, or if a battery hasn't been used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, you are advised to remove the battery pack from the unit.

Warning: Do not expose battery packs to temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F). Extreme temperatures may adversely affect the battery pack.

By following the battery conditioning process you condition your battery to accept the maximum possible charge. Failure to follow this procedure will prevent you from obtaining the maximum battery charge, and will also shorten the effective lifespan of the battery.

In addition, the useful lifespan of the battery is adversely affected by the following usage patterns:

Using the computer on constant AC power with the battery inserted. If you want to use constant AC power, you are advised to remove the battery pack after it is fully charged.

Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, as described above.

Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach the end of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span of about 500 charges.

Installing and removing the battery pack

Important! Before removing the battery from the unit, connect the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer. Otherwise, turn off the computer first.

To install a battery pack:

1Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up.

2Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery locks in place.

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Contents Acer Aspire 1620 Series Page Your guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer SoftwareTroubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewDescription Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaConnectivity Human-centric designExpansion Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIndicators on cover Icon DescriptionLock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded keypadWindows keys Key DescriptionHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysStorage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Audio Setting a password Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardBattery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office Traveling with the computerWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Launch ManagerBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Keyboard does not respondOptical drive cannot read a disc Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workRequesting service International Traveler’s Warranty ITWBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection noticeRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking English Index Troubleshooting English Index