Power and
Time
The following table shows the time required to fully charge a discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type | Power on | Power off |
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Battery pack | About 12 or longer | about 4 |
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RTC battery | about 24 | about 24 with AC or |
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The charging time when the computer is on is affected by ambient temperature, the temperature of the computer and how you use the computer. If you make heavy use of external devices, for example, the battery might scarcely charge at all during operation. Refer also to the section Maximizing battery operating time. The same factors affect charge time.
Battery charging notice
The battery may not charge right away under the following conditions:
■The battery is extremely hot or cold. To make sure the battery charges to its full capacity, charge the battery at room temperature of 10° to 30°C (50° to 88°F).
■The battery is nearly completely discharged. Leave the AC adaptor connected for a few minutes and the battery should begin charging.
Once a battery pack is fully charged, it is recommended that you operate the computer only on battery power until the battery pack completely discharges. Doing so extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity.
The Battery indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions:
■The battery has not been used for a long time.
■The battery has completely discharged and been left in the computer for a long time.
■A cool battery is installed in a warm computer.
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