Recharging The Battery Pack; Replacing The Battery Pack - Compaq Armada 100 Reference Manual

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Battery Pack

The battery pack supplies power to your notebook when external power is not

available. It is rechargeable using the AC adapter.

Recharging the Battery Pack

To recharge the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the notebook and an

electrical outlet. For NiMH batteries, it takes up to 2 hours to fully-charge a power-

depleted battery pack when the notebook power is off, and up to 3 hours when the

notebook is turned on. For Li-ion batteries, it takes up to 2.5 hours to fully-charge

the battery pack with the notebook turned off, and up to 4 hours when the

notebook is turned on.

During recharging, the Battery Charge Indicator (

orange. You are advised to keep the notebook power off while the battery is being

recharged. The battery is fully recharged when the green Battery Charge Indicator

turns on.

WARNING: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replace the battery only with the notebook manufacturer's

optional battery packs. Discard used batteries according to the dealer's

instructions.

If you often use the battery power for a long period of time while traveling, you may

consider the purchase of an additional battery pack from your dealer, and keep it

with you in a fully charged state as a backup.

To replace the battery pack, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC power.

2. Turn the notebook bottom side up.

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