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| Battery doesn’t | If the battery is completely discharged, it will not |
| charge when the AC | begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes. |
| adaptor is attached | If the battery still does not charge, make sure the |
| (Battery indicator | outlet is supplying power. Test it by plugging in |
| does not glow amber) | an appliance. If it doesn’t work, try another power |
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| source |
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| Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the |
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| touch. If the battery is too hot or too cold, it will |
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| not charge properly. Make it reach room |
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| temperature. |
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| Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to |
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| make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary |
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| wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol. |
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| Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery. |
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| Make sure it is securely seated. |
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| Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow, |
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| make the computer charge the battery for at least |
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| 20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after 20 |
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| minutes, let the battery continue to charge for at |
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| least another 20 minutes before turning on the |
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| computer. |
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| If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may |
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| be at the end of its operating life. Replace it. |
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| If you do not think the battery is at the end of its |
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| operating life, see your dealer. |
| Battery doesn’t power | If you frequently recharge a partially charged |
| the computer as long | battery, the battery might not charge to its full |
| as expected | potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to |
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| charge it again. |
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| Check the power consumption settings in Power |
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| Management. Consider using a power saving |
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| mode. |
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| Problem | Procedure |
| Cannot enter | Refer to the Password section in Chapter 7, |
| password | |
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