Power Management; Using A New Battery Pack - Compaq Prosignia 170 Series Maintenance & Service Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
When an electrical outlet is not available or is not convenient, the power
>Models
management of your battery plays a crucial role in the use of your personal
>Features &
computer. This section explains how to care for your battery to maximize its life
Controls
and effectiveness.
>Front Bezel
Battery Packs
Buttons:
Pointing
Your computer accommodates up to two rechargeable battery packs at one time.
Stick Model
Battery packs are supported in the following areas of your computer:
>Front Bezel
Buttons:
TouchPad
Model
With the computer turned off, each battery pack will recharge in less than three
hours. With the computer turned on, each battery pack will recharge in less than
>Front Bezel
five hours.
Lights
>Left Side
If two fully charged battery packs are installed, one can be removed while the
Components computer is on without affecting system operation.
>Right side
Components
>Bottom of
Unit
>Rear
Connectors
>Power
Management

Using a New Battery Pack

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ROSIGNIA
LEGAL NOTICE
REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
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Power Management

Primary Battery Bay (Primary Battery Location)
MultiBay (Third Battery Location)
CAUTION: Before removing a battery pack, ensure that the computer
is connected to a fully charged battery pack or AC power source.
WARNING: Your computer contains a lithium-ion battery pack. There
is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly. Do
not disassemble, crush, puncture the short external contacts, or dispose
of in fire or water. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C.
Replace only with the Compaq spare designated for this product.
Also, Batteries/battery packs and accumulators should not be disposed
of with general household waste. In order to forward them to recycling
or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or return
them to Compaq, your authorized Compaq Partners, or other agents.
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