Charging Battery Packs; Charging The Primary Battery - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Charging Battery Packs

Multiple battery packs in the system charge and discharge in a
preset sequence:
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Charge sequence:
1. Primary battery in the notebook battery bay
2. Optional travel battery
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Discharge sequence:
1. Optional travel battery
2. Primary battery in the notebook battery bay
While a battery pack in the notebook is being quick charged, the
battery light is green. While a battery pack in the notebook is
being charged, the battery light is amber. The light is turned off
when all battery packs are fully charged.
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Battery packs can also be charged in the optional Universal
Charger.

Charging the Primary Battery

The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the
notebook and the notebook is connected to external power.
External power can be supplied through the following:
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AC adapter
■
Optional docking device (select models only)
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Optional automobile or aircraft adapter
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For operating instructions, refer to the documentation included
with the optional AC adapter.
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