Battery Pack
Charging a Battery Pack
To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery
charge displays:
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If you are charging a new battery pack:
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If you are charging an in-use battery pack:
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A battery pack inserted in the notebook charges whenever the
notebook is connected to external power through an AC adapter,
an optional docking device, or an optional combination power
adapter.
Hardware and Software Guide
Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected
to external power through the AC adapter.
When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent
of a full charge through normal use before charging it.
When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
Power
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