3.3.6 Recharging the Battery Packs
A standalone battery charger option is available to charge notebook battery
packs. The battery packs may also be charged in the notebook as follows:
1. Install the battery pack(s ) in your computer (if not already installed).
2. Connect the AC Adapter as described in Section 2.
3. To fully charge the batter y pack, leave it charging in the Notebook for
at least another 90 minutes.
4. Periodically recondition the primary battery (Nickel Metal Hydri de) as
described in Paragraph 3.3.7.
3.3.7 Conditioning the Primary Battery
The primary battery pack is a Nickel-M etal Hydride type that requires
periodic deep discharge and recharge in order to accept a full charge
(approximately every 5 or 6 charge/recharge cycles). To c ondition the main
battery, use the following procedure:
1. Remove the secondary battery (if installed in the Floppy Drive bay)
and AC Adapter (if installed).
2. Power up the computer and leave i t on until the primary battery is
completely discharged; then reconnect the AC adapter and fully
charge the battery. Reinstall the secondary battery in the F loppy Bay
(if using a secondary battery pack).
3.3.8 Restoring Missing System Files
When you power up the Notebook, it automatically checks for certain key
files that must be present for normal system operation. If any of these files
are accidentally erased, as indicated by error message, insert the
Windows95 Startup diskette and reboot the system. This will allow you to
boot up and troubleshoot your system.
3.3.9 Rebuilding the System Software
In the event of a hard drive replacement or system board replacemen t which
resulted in loss of system software, you may need to rebuild the entire
system software structure.
The following items are required to rebuild the system software:
•Set of backup diskettes of the system so f tware
•Operational Notebook
Insert the Windows 95 Startup diskette in the Notebook’s floppy drive and
power up the system.
Operating Instructions 3-5