Section Three
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Shorted Batteries
Ifyour Status Indicator panel shows a shorted
battery,check the installation for the battery by
removing and re-installing it.If it still shows
that it is shorted,replace it with a new battery.
■Make sure the percentage charge is shown
inside the Battery Level icon.(Figure 3-2
on page 22.)
Consult the documentation that comes with
the optional external battery charger for
instructions on using it to charge batteries.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion
batteries,which means that you do not need to
discharge them completely before recharging,
this is called "trickle charging".For approximate
charging times see Self Help on our Service and
Support website at www.8fujitsu.com.Once
there click on SelfHelp Center. Using the
pull-down menu select B Series then select
Specificationsthen your unit.
CAUTION
Using heavy current devices such as LAN
cards or frequent CD-ROM accesses may
prevent charging completely.
CAUTION
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced so that it does not damage
anything else.
Recharging the Battery
Ifyou want to check the condition of the prima-
ry Lithium ion battery,check the Battery Level
indicator located on the Status Indicator panel.
The indicator changes as the battery
levels change.(Figure 3-2 on page 22.)
POINT
The status panel of your notebook will not
display information for a second battery
when using a dual-battery configuration.
Since the battery charger is connected to
the DC power jack of the notebook, the
notebook does not treat it as a battery.
The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally
using the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter,
or you can use the optional external battery
charger.To recharge a battery internally:
■Make sure the battery to be charged is
installed in your notebook and connect
the AC adapter.
■Make sure that the Battery Charging indica-
tor to the left ofthe Battery Level indicator
of the battery to be charged is visible on the
Status Indicator panel.