Battery Care
When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient, the battery becomes the
•Using the Battery
•Storing the Battery
•Recycling the Battery
If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack, improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than
60 °C (140 °F). Replace only with the Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.
“Using the Battery” earlier in this guide for inserting, removing, and charging your battery.
Using the Battery
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery power. If an AC wall outlet is not available, you will want to use battery power. This section of “Caring for Your Battery” will help you:
•Determine the amount of remaining battery power
•Determine what affects the length of battery operating time
Checking Battery Power
To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow these steps:
1.
2.Check the lights on your battery or Status panel gauge, depending on what type of Notebook you have.
Storing the Battery
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery is stored correctly.
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