Power
Charging a Battery Pack
The battery pack charges when it is inserted into the computer and the computer is connected to external power. External power can be supplied through the following:
■AC adapter
■Optional expansion product (select models only)
■Optional power adapter
ÅWARNING: To reduce potential safety issues, only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible battery pack purchased as an accessory from HP should be used with this computer.
To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery charge displays:
■If you are charging a new battery pack:
❏Charge the battery pack while the computer is connected to external power through the AC adapter.
❏When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
■If you are charging an
❏Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full charge through normal use before charging it.
❏When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
A battery pack inserted in the computer charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, an optional power adapter, or docked in an optional expansion product.
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