Identifying the accessory battery components
Component
(1)
Battery fuel gauge
(2)
Battery charge lights
(3)
Battery release latches
Inserting or removing an accessory battery
CAUTION:
loss of information, save your work before removing the battery.
To insert the accessory battery:
NOTE:
When you install the accessory for the first time, be sure to remove the protective cover on the
accessory battery connector.
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Chapter 6 Power management
Removing a battery that is the sole power source can cause loss of information. To prevent
Description
When pressed, the battery fuel gauge checks the amount of
available battery charge.
Show the percentage of available battery power.
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Blinking: The accessory battery has reached a low battery
level.
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One light on: The accessory battery has 25 percent remaining
battery charge.
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Two lights on: The accessory battery has 50 percent remaining
battery charge.
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Three lights on: The accessory battery has 75 percent
remaining battery charge.
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Four lights on: The accessory battery is fully charged.
Release the battery from the bottom of the computer.