PORTÉGÉ/TECRA R700 Series

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Procedure

 

Battery doesn’t

If the battery is completely discharged, it will not

 

charge when the AC

begin charging immediately, in these instances you

 

adaptor is attached

should wait a few minutes before trying again. If the

 

( Battery indicator

battery still does not charge, you should check that

 

the power outlet the AC adaptor is connected to is

 

does not glow

 

supplying power - this can be tested by plugging

 

orange).

 

another appliance into it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the touch

 

 

- if so, it will not charge properly and should be

 

 

allowed to reach room temperature before you try

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to

 

 

make sure its connecting terminals are clean - if

 

 

necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth lightly

 

 

dipped in alcohol.

 

 

Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery,

 

 

taking care to ensure that it is securely seated in the

 

 

computer.

 

 

Check the Battery indicator - if it does not glow,

 

 

allow the computer to charge the battery for at least

 

 

twenty minutes. If the Battery indicator starts to

 

 

glow after this period, allow the battery to continue

 

 

to charge for at least another twenty minutes before

 

 

turning on the computer. However, if the indicator

 

 

still does not glow, the battery may be at the end of

 

 

its operating life and should be replaced. However,

 

 

if you do not believe the battery is at the end of its

 

 

operating life, you should speak to your reseller,

 

 

dealer or service provider.

 

 

 

 

Battery doesn’t

If you frequently recharge a partially charged

 

power the computer

battery, the battery might not charge to its full

 

as long as expected

potential - in these instances you should fully

 

 

discharge the battery and then attempt to charge it

 

 

again.

 

 

 

 

 

Check the Power saver option under Select a

 

 

power plan in the Power Options.

 

 

 

User’s Manual

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