Troubleshooting

Problem

Procedure

 

Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to

 

make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary

 

wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol.

 

Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery.

 

Make sure it is securely seated.

 

Check the Battery indicator. If it does not glow,

 

let the computer charge the battery for at least

 

20 minutes. If the Battery indicator glows after

 

20 minutes, let the battery continue to charge at

 

least another 20 minutes before turning on the

 

computer.

 

If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may

 

be at the end of its operating life. Replace it.

 

If you do not think the battery is at the end of its

 

operating life, see your dealer.

Battery doesn’t power

If you frequently recharge a partially charged

the computer as long as

battery, the battery might not charge to its full

expected

potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to

 

charge it again.

 

Check the power consumption settings in the

 

Power Options. Consider using a power saving

 

feature.

Disposing of PC and PC batteries

Discard this PC in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. For further information, contact your local government.

This PC contains rechargeable batteries. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and regulation, it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash.

Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. This product contains mercury. Disposal of this material may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government.

If your hard disk or other storage media contains sensitive data, you should be aware that standard deletion procedures do not remove data from the media. These standard deletion procedures include:

Selecting Delete for a target file

Putting files in the Recycle Bin and emptying the Recycle Bin

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