Charging The Battery; Handling The Battery - Lenovo 3000 Y310 User Manual

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3. Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the computer.
You can check the status of your battery at any time by looking at the
battery meter at the bottom of your display.
Notes:
Before you charge the battery, make sure that its temperature is at least
10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Charging the Battery

When you check the battery status and find that the percentage of power
remaining is low or when the power alarm alerts you that remaining power
is low, you need to charge your battery or replace it with a charged battery.
If an AC outlet is convenient, first, connect the power cord to the
transformer pack; second, plug the power cord into an electrical outlet; and
then connect the AC adapter to the power jack of the computer.
The charging time is affected by the physical environment. The battery
status indicator lets you know that the battery is charging, and also notifies
you when the battery is fully charged.
Note: To increase the life of the battery, the computer does not start

Handling the Battery

Danger:
A battery pack other than the one specified by Lenovo, or a disassembled or
modified battery pack is not covered by the warranty.
Danger:
• Replace only with a battery of the type recommended by Lenovo.
• When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect it from the electrical
outlet.
• Do not wrap the power cord tightly around the AC power
transformer pack when it is connected to the transformer.
• You can charge the battery when the AC adapter is connected to the
computer and the battery is installed. You need to charge it in any of
the following conditions:
• When you purchase a new battery
• If the battery status indicator starts blinking
• If the battery has not been used for a long time
recharging the battery if the remaining power is greater than
95 percent.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack.
Attempting to do so can cause an explosion, or liquid leakage
from the battery pack.
If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is
danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small
amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury:
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