Hitachi SA200 manual Charging the Battery Pack

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5 The Power System

If the AC adapter is not working, check the connector to see whether it is properly connected. If everything is connected properly, you may need to replace the adapter. Consult Mastercare PC Service for assistance.

Battery Pack

Your SA200 comes with a removable battery. The laptop is designed to operate with the battery pack installed.

When selecting an additional or replacement battery pack for the SA200 Series, ONLY use battery packs for the SA200 Series. Use or installation of any other manufacturer’s battery pack will VOID the laptop warranty and may result in system damage or user injury.

When using your battery pack, keep the following in mind:

•New battery packs are shipped in a discharged state. You must charge the battery before you can use it to power your laptop.

•The battery will slowly lose its charge even when the laptop is turned off.

•If you do not use a battery pack for an extended period of time, either charge it periodically (at least every two weeks) or remove the battery pack from the laptop.

•When a battery pack no longer provides normal operating time, replace it with a new one.

Charging the Battery Pack

When the AC adapter is connected to a power source, it charges the battery whether the SA200 is turned on or off. Before installing or removing the battery, save your work and then follow these instructions to charge the battery:

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