Power and
Note
1.Never remove the battery pack while the
2.After the battery pack is charged, avoid leaving the AC adaptor connected and the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Continuing to charge a
When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the Battery indicator flashes orange indicating that only a few minutes of battery power remain. If you continue to use the computer while the Battery indicator flashes, the computer enables Hibernation Mode (so you don't lose data) and automatically turns off.
You must recharge a battery pack when it becomes discharged.
Procedures
To recharge a battery pack while it is installed in the computer, connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 19V jack and plug the other end into a working outlet.
The Battery indicator glows orange when the battery is being charged.
Use only the computer connected to an AC power source to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.
Time
The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery.
Charging time (hours)
Battery type | Power on | Power off |
Battery pack | About 12 or longer | About 4 |
(3cell, 6cell, 9cell) |
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RTC battery | About 24 | Doesn't charge |
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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 .
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