Charging A New Battery Pack - HP Compaq NC4000 Hardware And Software Manual

The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the
notebook and the notebook is connected to external power.
External power can be supplied through the following:
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AC adapter
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Optional AC adapter
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Optional docking device
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Optional automobile or aircraft adapter
✎
An optional aircraft adapter can run the notebook, but it cannot
charge a battery pack.

Charging a New Battery Pack

Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected
to external power through the AC adapter.
A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged
can run the notebook, but the battery charge indicators may
be inaccurate.
Charging a Battery Pack in Use
To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery
charge indicators:
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Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full
charge through normal use before charging it.
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When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
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