Charging The Battery Pack; Checking The Battery Level - Sharp MV12W - Actius - PIII-M 1 GHz Operation Manual

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged, the
battery indicator lights orange.
2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator turns green. Charging
time may vary according to the status of the computer.
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Checking the Battery Level

You can check the battery level by pointing to the battery or AC plug icon on the
taskbar, or double-clicking the icon to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery
is fully charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point the icon.
If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow the instructions below:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Check Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.
3. Close the Control Panel window.
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• The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery pack is being
charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the charging
stops temporarily. When the battery becomes cool, the charging will
start and the battery indicator will turn on again.
• The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery indicator
blinks orange. In this case, turn off the computer, remove the AC
adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and connect
the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks orange, ask
your local dealer for assistance.
• When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long usage), it may
take longer to be fully charged.
• The remaining operating time depends on the power you are
consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk
drive, floppy disk drive or optical disk drive, your computer may
consume more battery life.
• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what Power
Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per the
procedure on Conditioning the Battery Pack section in this chapter.