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If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
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If you will not be using the system for an extended
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.
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Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is fully
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and
shortens its life.
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If you are not going to use the computer for more than
eight hours, disconnect the AC adapter.
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Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
Disposing of used batteries
The life of a battery pack depends on usage. When the battery
pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber
shortly after you have fully recharged the battery.
You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
there is some other warning to indicate a low battery,
go to step 4.
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the
power cord/cable to a power outlet. The DC-IN or
AC power-light should glow green, and the battery
light should glow amber to indicate that the battery
pack is being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power-
light indicator does not glow, power is not being
supplied. Check the connections for the AC adapter
and power cord/cable.
Charge the battery pack until the battery light glows
green.
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