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Battery Power
The “Battery Recalibration” function measures and memorizes th e battery capacity. To correct the battery display, use this
function to fill the battery and then discharge it completely. Perform the procedur e at least once immediately after purchasing
the computer. Normally the interval of battery recalibration is 3 months. The battery display may not be c orrect when the bat-
tery pack deteriorates after a long time use. In this case, perform the procedure again.
1Connect the AC adaptor.
2Close all the applications.
3Perform “Battery Recalibration”.
AClick (Start)*4 - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [Battery] - [Battery Recalibration].
BWhen the confirmation message appears, click [Start].
Frequent recalibration of the battery can degrade the battery. A caution message a ppears when the battery
recalibration is performed at the shorter interval than appro ximately a month. In this case, cancel the battery
recalibration.
CWhen the message requests shut down of Windows, click [Yes].
The battery recalibration starts.
After the battery pack is fully charged, discharging starts. When the discharging is completed, the power goes off
automatically.
After the battery recalibration is finished, normal charging starts.
*4 Windows XP: [start]
NOTE
The temperature range should be 10°C to 30°C {50°F to 86°F}.
The battery recalibration does not work correctly if a port rep licator other than the CF-VEB311 is connected. (The bat-
tery recalibration will not end.) If you are using a port replica tor other than the CF-VEB311, disconnect it before starting
the battery recalibration.
The battery recalibration may take a long time due to the large battery capacity. This is not a malfunction.
• Full charge: Approximately 3.5 hours (max.)
• Complete discharge:Approximately 2.5 hours (when [Switchable Graphics] in the main menu of the Setup Utility is
set to [Switchable] or [Performance Video] for the model with Discrete Video Co ntroller)
Approximately 3 hours (when [Switchable Graphics] i n the main menu of the Setup Utility is set
to [Power Saving Video] for the model with Discrete Video Controller, or for the model without
Discrete Video Controller)
If the computer is turned off during the battery recalibratio n (e.g., due to power failure, or accidental removal of the AC
adaptor and battery pack), the battery recalibration will not be c ompleted.
You can also perform the battery recalibration with the following procedure.
Correcting the Battery Display (Battery Recalibration)