Automatic Discharge - Texas Instruments TravelMate 3000 User Manual

Handling the Battery Pack
3-12 Getting Started
5. Disconnect the AC Adapter and fully discharge the battery again by
using the computer solely on battery power, or use the Battery Watch
deep discharge feature.
6. Recharge the battery completely a second time. Your battery is now
conditioned and able to achieve a maximum charge.
Note: You should always allow up to 11/2 hours of trickle charge after the AC Adapter's
amber indicator goes off to gain the maximum battery power operation.
Note: If you use the computer while charging the battery, a full charge may require up to
16 hours-less if the power-saving features are active (BatteryPro, hard disk and display
time-outs, Standby mode, etc.). You can use the Battery Watch feature to monitor the
charge status.

Automatic Discharge

Your TravelMate 3000 has an automatic battery discharge circuit that activates when the
Low Batt indicator begins blinking. This circuit automatically discharges the battery at a
rate sufficient to ensure proper battery conditioning. The automatic discharge circuit
remains on as long as the computer's power switch is in the on ( I ) position, even after the
display blanks.
If the Low Batt indicator is still blinking and the Power indicator is on, the automatic
discharge cycle is not complete.