Charging, Caring For And Maintaining The Battery; Removing And Installing The Battery - Fujitsu Siemens Computers Amilo Mini Operating Manual

Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery

Battery Battery
The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature
is between 5°C and max. 35°C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the mains adapter
(see "Connecting the mains adapter", Page
You can increase the life of your battery by allowing it to fully discharge before recharging it again.
To do this, leave your notebook turned on when it is operated with the battery. Once the battery
is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter within five
minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.
For information about battery charging times, please refer to the technical data
section in the manual entitled "Preparing for use".
monitoring the battery charging level
Batterystatusmeter Battery
Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Battery storage
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Keep the battery pack between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which
the batteries are stored, the lower the rate of self-discharge.
If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (more than two months), the battery
charge level should be approx. 30 %. To prevent exhaustive discharge, check the
charging level of the battery at regular intervals.
To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery
should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the
notebook. Never store the batteries in the device.

Removing and installing the battery

Only use batteries approved by Fujitsu Siemens Computers for your notebook.
Never use force when inserting or removing a battery.
Make sure that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections.
► Switch off your notebook and disconnect the power plug from the mains socket.
Battery
► Close the LCD screen so that it fully locks into place.
► Disconnect all cables connected to the notebook.
► Turn your notebook over and place it on a firm, flat and clean surface. If necessary, lay
an anti-slip cloth on this surface to prevent the notebook from being scratched.
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