is low, or the auxiliary battery is at end of its life.
battery) to the computer; this charges the auxiliary battery.
Replace the auxiliary battery.
You have | to set the | Auxiliary battery charge | Provide power to the | |
date and | time | every | is low, or the auxiliary | computer (AC or battery), |
time you | turn | on | battery is at end of its | which charges the |
the computer. |
| life. | auxiliary battery. | |
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| Replace the auxiliary |
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| battery. |
Battery charge does | Battery is being exposed | Keep the battery pack |
not last as long as | to high temperatures or | within the recommended |
expected. | extremely cold | operating temperature |
| temperatures. | range 50oF to 104oF (10oC |
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| to 40oC) or recommended |
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| storage range |
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| 86oF |
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| Recharge the battery |
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| pack. |
| Battery has partially | Recharge the battery. |
| Discharge the battery | |
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| completely until the |
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| unit powers off, and |
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| then completely recharge |
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| it. Repeat this process |
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| every 30 days. |
| Power management is | Set a power management |
| disabled. | level in Computer Setup. |
| An external device or | Turn off or disconnect |
| PC Card is draining the | external devices when not |
| battery. | using them. |
| Extensive modem usage. | Connect to external |
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| power source when using |
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| Extensive operation in | Avoid extensive |
| DOS mode (power | operation in DOS mode. |
| management is not |
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| implemented in DOS |
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mode).
Battery | pack is | Normal warming has | No action is required. |
warm to | the touch | occurred due to |
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after charging. | charging. |
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Battery gauge is | The battery pack is new | Fully charge | the battery | ||
inaccurate. | or has | not been used for | pack until the battery | ||
| a long | period. | light | on the | computer |
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| turns | off. |
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Condition the battery