Charging A Battery Pack - HP dv8000 - 403809-001 Notebook Laptop Keyboard Manual

Battery packs

Charging a battery pack

To prolong battery life and optimize the accuracy of battery
charge displays:
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WARNING: Do not charge the computer battery pack on board
aircraft. Charging the battery pack may damage aircraft electronic
systems.
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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 computer charges whenever the
computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter,
an optional docking device, or an optional power adapter.
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Charge the battery pack while the computer is plugged
into external power through the AC adapter.
When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully before
using the computer.
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.
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