Acer Aspire 2000 manual Battery pack characteristics

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Battery pack

The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.

Battery pack characteristics

The battery pack has the following characteristics:

Employs current battery technology standards.

Delivers a battery-low warning.

The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the mains power supply. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the com- puter. However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power fail- ure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack.

Maximizing the battery's life

Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below.

Conditioning a new battery pack

Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "condition- ing" process that you should follow:

1Insert the new battery without turning the computer on.

2Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.

3Disconnect the AC adapter.

4Turn on the computer and operate using battery power.

5Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.

6Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.

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Contents User’s guide Acer Aspire 2000 seriesPage First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerCleaning and servicing Taking care of your battery packEnglish Contents Peripherals and options Moving with your computerSoftware Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 101 TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Open view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view English Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators Icon Description Scroll Lock activity Special keys Lock keys KeyboardEmbedded keypad English Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Touchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Storage Ejecting the optical disc Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Media Control Button Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot English Battery power Page Battery pack characteristics Battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Charging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Power management English Options Page External input devices External display devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory English Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsTaking the computer home What to bring with youSpecial considerations Setting up a home office What to take with you Traveling with the computerTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page Launch Manager System softwareAspire Arcade Windows ArcadeInstant-on Arcade Lbios Setup Utility English Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsMy external microphone does not work Printer does not work English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Use conditions FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesTelecommunications notices Important safety instructionsLaser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Canada Industry Canada IC Regulatory InformationEurope EU Declaration of Conformity USA Federal Communications Commission FCCEnglish English English Belgium 35 GHz English English English Aube Manche Yvelines Aude English English English English Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Index 102