Initializing the Battery Pack
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.
Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.
1.Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
2.After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer.
3.Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until the battery is fully discharged. The computer will shut down automatically, depending on your settings in Windows.
4.Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
Checking the Battery Level
When two batteries exist on the system, the battery’s discharge sequence is from the secondary battery (located on the optical drive bay) to the primary battery (located on the right side). When the battery charge on the secondary battery falls below 9.1 V, then power usage will switch to the primary battery. When the battery charge on the primary battery falls below 9.1 V, then system will shutdown.
NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the computer.
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the operating system. To read the battery level in Windows, click the 
icon on the taskbar. (Click the 
icon if the computer is using AC power.)
Managing Power |
