Compaq Armada 1100 Reference Manual page 100

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Battery Problems and Solutions
Problem
Battery charge doesn't
last as long as expected.
Battery pack is warm to
the touch after charging.
NOTE: The recommended operating temperature range for the
battery pack is between 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C).
Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place when not in use. High
temperatures reduce the life of the battery pack and cause it to
lose its charge more quickly. If you are storing the battery for
less than one month, the recommended storage temperature is
-4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C); for no more than three months,
the recommended temperature is -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C);
for an unlimited time, the recommended temperature is -4°F to
86°F (-20°C to 30°C).
Continued
Possible Cause
Battery pack is being
exposed to high
temperatures.
Battery pack is being
exposed to cold
temperatures.
Battery pack has partially
self-discharged.
Battery conservation is
disabled or set to
"None."
An external device (such
as a CD-ROM or PC Card)
is draining the battery.
Warming occurs due to
charging.
Solution
Keep computer at a
cooler temperature and
recharge battery pack.
Put computer in a
warmer place and
recharge battery pack.
Recharge the battery
pack.
Press Fn+F7 to set a new
battery conservation
level.
Turn off or remove the
external device when it is
not in use.
No action is required.
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