Compaq Armada 1500 User Manual page 80

Battery Problems and Solutions
Problem
Battery charge doesn't
last as long as expected.
Battery packs are warm
to the touch after
charging.
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use.
NOTE:
High temperatures reduce the life of the battery pack and cause it
to lose its charge more quickly. If you are storing the battery for
less than one month, the recommended storage temperature is
32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); for no more than three months, the
recommended temperature is 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); for an
unlimited time, the recommended temperature is 32°F to 86°F
(0°C to 30°C).
See Appendix C, "Specifications" in the online Reference Guide
for recommended operating temperature, humidity, and altitude
for the computer.
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Possible Cause
Battery pack(s) are being
exposed to high
temperatures.
Battery pack(s) are being
exposed to low
temperatures.
Battery pack(s) have
partially self-discharged.
Power Management is
disabled or set to "None."
An external device (such
as a PC Card) is draining
the battery.
Warming occurs due to
charging.
Solution
Keep computer at a cooler
temperature and recharge
battery pack(s).
Put computer in a warmer
place and recharge battery
pack(s).
Recharge the battery pack(s).
Press Fn+F7 to set a new
Power Management level.
Turn off or remove the
external device when it is not
in use.
No action is required.
Troubleshooting 10-5