Compaq Armada 1505DM User Manual page 45

Solving Battery Problems
Problem Possible Cause
Battery charge Battery is exposed to
does not last higher temperatures.
very long.
Battery is exposed to
extremely cold
temperatures.
Battery conservation is
disabled or set to drain.
An external device is
draining the battery.
Battery gauge may be
inaccurate and require
recalibration.
Date and time The Real Time Clock
must be set battery has reached the
every time end of its useful life.
computer is
turned on.
Battery gauge The battery pack may
seems need calibration.
inaccurate.
The battery pack has
reached the end of its
useful life.
Battery pack is Warming occurs during
warm after charging.
charging.
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Solution
Put the computer in a
cooler place and recharge
the battery pack.
Put the computer in a
warmer place and
recharge the battery
pack.
NOTE: The recommended
operating temperature
range for the battery is
from 10 C to 40 C
(50 F to 104 F). The
recommended storage
temperature range for the
battery is from 0 C to
30 C (32 F to 86 F).
Reset the battery
conservation level.
Turn off or remove any
external device or PC
Cards when not in use.
Recalibrate the battery.
Restore power, then
turn on the computer
with the power switch
Contact your Compaq
authorized service
provider to replace
the Real Time Clock
battery.
Recalibrate the battery.
Replace the battery pack.
No action required.
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