Charging The Battery; Checking The Battery Level; Optimizing Battery Life - Acer Aspire 2000 User Manual

To remove a battery pack:
1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.

Charging the battery

To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the
battery bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a
mains power outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC
power while your battery is charging. However, charging the battery
with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge
time. (refer to Page15 for Batery mode)
Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the
day. Allowing the battery to charge overnight before traveling
enables you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.

Checking the battery level

The Windows Power Meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the
cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's
present charge level.
The LED indicator on the console display will show the usage of the
battery.

Optimizing battery life

Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery opera-
tion, prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging
efficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:
• Purchase an extra battery pack.
• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving your battery for on-
the-go use.
• Eject a PC card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw
power.
• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended
temperature is 10°C to 30°C. Higher temperatures cause the
battery to self-discharge faster.
• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
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