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Charging the main battery |
❖Flashes amber when the main battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the main battery or plug in the AC adaptor
NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the main battery pack. See “Changing the main battery” on page 124 for information on replacing the main battery.
Charging the main battery
Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery.
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows white. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer’s Power Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the battery to recharge.
NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications, power management settings, and features used.
