Compaq Presario 305 Maintenance & Service Manual page 60

Compaq.com Compaq Presario Maintenance and Service Guide - 305
Computer is beeping
and battery power
light is blinking.
Computer battery
charge light blinks to
indicate low battery
condition, but
computer does not
beep.
Battery charge does
not last very long.
Date and time must
be set every time
computer is turned on.
Battery pack is warm
after charging.
Battery pack will not
charge.
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Battery pack charge is low.
Volume is turned down too low. Turn up the volume by using the Fn+F5
Battery is exposed to high
temperatures.
Battery pack was exposed to
extremely cold temperatures.
Battery conservation is
disabled or set to drain.
An external device is draining
the battery.
Battery gauge may be
inaccurate and require
recalibration.
Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
is has reached the end of its
useful life.
Normal warming occurs during
charging.
Battery pack was exposed to
temperature extremes.
Battery pack is already
charged.
Immediately save any open file(s). Then
either:
Connect the computer to an external
power source to charge the battery
pack.
Replace the battery pack with another
fully charged battery.
Turn off the computer or initiate
Hibernation until another power source
or fully charged battery pack is
available.
hotkeys.
Put the computer in a cooler place and
recharge the battery pack.
Put the computer in a warmer place and
recharge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature ranges:
Operating: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)
Storage: 32° F to 86° F (0° C to 30° C )
Reset the battery conservation level.
Turn off or remove any external device or PC
Cards when not in use.
Recalibrate the gauge.
Restore power, then turn on the computer
with the power switch.
Contact your Compaq authorized service
provider to replace the RTC battery.
No action is required.
Allow time for the battery pack to return to
room temperature.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature ranges:
Operating: 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40° C)
Storage: 32° F to 86° F (0° C to 30° C )
Recharge the battery pack.
No action required.