Operating on Battery PowerOperating on Battery Power
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2.12.1 Battery PackBattery Pack
The computer uses a battery pack that gives you
long use between charges.
Note: When using a battery pack for the first time,
fully recharge the battery, then disconnect the
adapter to use up the battery before recharging
again. You only need to do this once with a new
battery or with a battery that’s been stored
without being used for a long time.
If the computer is to be stored for more than two
weeks, we suggest that you remove the battery
pack. Battery power (from a fully charged battery
pack) depletes in roughly ten hours with the
computer in standby mode. When power is off,
battery power depletes in one month.

2.1.12.1.1 Battery Pack CharacteristicsBattery Pack Characteristics

The battery pack has the following characteristics:
q Employs Current Battery Technology
Standards The computer uses a Nickel Metal-
Hydride (NiMH) battery pack. This battery
type does not have the memory effect problem
of Nickel Cadmium (NiCd). NiMH consistently
provide the longest battery life and is the
most suitable for road warriors.