Compaq 1400 Battery and Power

9-12 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SETUP GUIDE
1400 SERIES
Video is also referred to as the
display.
Key combinations, such as the
example Fn+F8 used in these
solutions, mean that you should
press and hold down the
Fn key, press the F8 key, and
then release both keys
simultaneously.
Battery and Power
Battery
Symptom Problem Solution
Batter y gauge is
not accurate.
Calibrate the battery. Refer
to Calibrating the Battery
in this guide for details.
Battery
charging
indicator does
not appear and
battery does not
charge.
Battery needs
calibrating.
Allow time for the battery to
return to room temperature.
Battery is at the end
of its life.
Replace the battery. Refer to
Recycling the Battery in
this guide for battery
recycling information.
Battery was exposed
to temperature
extremes.
Keep the battery within the
recommended temperature
ranges. Refer to Maintaining
the Battery in this guide.
Battery charge
does not last as
long as
expected.
Battery is not fully
draining.
Calibrate the battery. Refer to
Calibrating the Battery in
this guide.
Battery was
exposed to extreme
temperatures.
Keep the battery within the
recommended temperature
ranges. Refer to Maintaining
the Battery in this guide.
Battery has partially
self-discharged.
Recharge the battery.
Power Management
is disabled.
Reset the power
management options. Refer
to Calibrating the Battery
in this guide.