Acer Aspire 1350 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 computer. 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 failure. 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 "conditioning" 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 1350 seriesPage Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Your guidesTaking 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 TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Front view Tour of your computerGetting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay Indicators English Keyboard Special keysLock keys Embedded keypad Windows keys Hot keys Euro key Keyboard ergonomicsTouchpad basics TouchpadEnglish Launch keys Inserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Passwords Securing your computerSecurity slot 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 keypad External display devicesExternal input devices External keyboardUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Audio devices PrinterPC Card Expansion devicesEnglish Battery pack Miscellaneous optionsAC adapter Key component upgrades Memory upgradeInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to long meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short 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 softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsThere is no audio coming from my computer Optical drive cannot read a disc 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 USA Federal Communications Commission FCC Regulatory InformationCanada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of ConformityExposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Index English Volume Connecting Adjusting Utility Bios Setup Windows keys