The charging times are as follows:
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| Computer is Off | Computer is On and | |
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| in Video Playback State |
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| 2.5~3 hours | 3~3.5 hours | |
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| 3.5~4 hours | 3.5~4 hours | |
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CAUTION: After the computer has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery.
NOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the
Initializing the Battery Pack
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.
Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.
A tool called “Gauge Reset” is provided for the purpose. See “Gauge Reset” in Chapter 6 for information on using the tool.