6

Caring for Your Battery

When you’re on the go, AC wall outlets are not always available and sometimes you’ll want to use battery power. This chapter shows you how to maintain and recharge your battery properly so that your Notebook computer has the power necessary to continue running.

This chapter covers the following main topics:

■Battery Care, 6-2

■Battery Calibration, 6-6

■Power Management, 6-10

After you have read this chapter, you will be able to complete the following tasks:

■Increase the length of battery operating time

■Correct a low-battery condition

■Store your battery

■Recycle your battery

Mobile Internet PC User’s Guide

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Presario 700 Series