Power
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Battery Pack Gauge
The battery pack gauge allows you to check the
battery charge level when it is not installed in the
computer. Simply press the fuel gauge button on
the battery pack.
The lights on the fuel gauge show the charge level
as follows:
Lights (LEDs) Lit Charge Level
lllll 100%
llll¡≈80%
lll¡¡ ≈60%
ll¡¡¡ ≈40%
l¡¡¡¡ ≈20%
-¡¡¡¡ (blinking) <20%
Optimizing Battery Life
The battery pack can be recharged approximately
500 times. Follow these suggestions to optimize
battery life and maximize battery power:
q Purchase an extra battery pack.