Battery pack - 43
BATTERY PACK
The computer uses an embedded Lithium battery that gives you long use between charges.
Battery characteristics
The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports
The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure.
Charging the battery
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned off significantly reduces charge time.
Note
You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.
Conditioning a new battery pack
Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a conditioning process that you should follow:
1.Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.
2.Turn on the computer and complete setting up the operating system.
3.Disconnect the AC adapter.
4.Operate the computer using battery power.
5.Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.
Follow these steps again until the battery has been charged and discharged three times.
