Battery Care; Using The Battery; Recycling The Battery - Compaq Presario 700 Series User Manual

Caring for Your Battery
When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient, the battery
becomes the "lifeline" of your Notebook. In this section you will
become familiar with the following:

Using the Battery

Storing the Battery

Recycling the Battery

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WARNING: If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack,
improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and
chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than 140° F (60° C). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.
See also
inserting, removing, and charging your battery.
For safety reasons, when operating under AC power,
Tip
Compaq recommends that you keep a battery installed. This
ensures that you have a charged battery when you need it.
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"Using Battery Power" in Chapter 3 of this guide for
Mobile Internet PC User's Guide
Presario 700 Series