Acer 1500 manual Battery pack characteristics, Conditioning a new battery pack

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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 1500 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 Software Moving with your computerAppendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index TroubleshootingEnglish Your computer Page Description Tour of your computerFront view Getting familiar with your computer Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Performance FeaturesDisplay MultimediaExpansion Human-centric designIcon Function Description IndicatorsIcon Description Indicators on coverSpecial keys KeyboardLock keys Lock Key DescriptionEmbedded keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Description Windows keysHot Key Icon Function Description Hot keysEnglish Euro symbol Touchpad basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch keys Launch Key Default applicationInserting and ejecting a diskette StorageEmergency ejection of the optical drive tray Ejecting the optical drive trayEthernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem Audio Security slot Securing your computer English Battery power Page Conditioning a new battery pack Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level 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 AC adapter Battery packMiscellaneous options Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Preparing the computer Moving aroundWhat to bring to short meetings What to bring to long meetingsSpecial considerations Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page Launch Manager System softwareBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen My external microphone does not work There is no audio coming from my computerKeyboard does not respond Floppy disk drive cannot read a diskettePrinter does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemOptical drive cannot read a disc Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Specifications Page Memory MicroprocessorData storage Display and videoAudio Weight and dimensionsKeyboard and pointing device PortsEnvironment PowerOperating system OptionsEnglish 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 Varning Lithium battery statementMacrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU Regulatory Notice GeneralUSA Federal Communications Commission FCC Canada Industry Canada ICIndex Status LCD English English