Identifying the accessory battery components
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(1) | Battery fuel gauge | When pressed, the battery fuel gauge checks the amount of |
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| available battery charge. |
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(2) | Battery charge lights | Show the percentage of available battery power. |
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| ● Blinking: The accessory battery has reached a low battery |
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| level. |
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| ● One light on: The accessory battery has 25 percent remaining |
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| battery charge. |
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| ● Two lights on: The accessory battery has 50 percent remaining |
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| battery charge. |
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| ● Three lights on: The accessory battery has 75 percent |
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| remaining battery charge. |
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| ● Four lights on: The accessory battery is fully charged. |
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(3) | Battery release latches | Release the battery from the bottom of the computer. |
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Inserting or removing an accessory battery
CAUTION: Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent loss of information, save your work before removing the battery.
NOTE: It is not necessary to turn off the computer before inserting or removing the accessory battery.
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