Storing The Battery - Compaq Evo N160 Series User Manual

Checking Battery Power
To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow
these steps:
1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power icon
located on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge,
depending on what type of Notebook you have.

Storing the Battery

If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period of
time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery is
stored correctly.
Refer to the following battery storage requirements:
NiMH Battery—If your Notebook uses a NiMH
(nickel-metal-hydride) battery and you will not be using your
Notebook for a long period of time (more than two weeks):
Use your Notebook until the battery is drained completely.
Remove the battery from your Notebook and store it
separately.
User Guide
Evo Notebook N160 Series
Caring for Your Battery
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