Battery Care; Using The Battery - Compaq Evo N160 Series User Manual

Caring for Your Battery

Battery Care

When AC wall outlets are not available or convenient, the battery
becomes the "lifeline" of your Notebook. In this section you will
become familiar with the following:

Using the Battery

Storing the Battery
Recycling the Battery
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WARNING: If your Notebook contains a lithium battery pack,
improper handling of the battery pack may result in fire and
chemical burns. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts, dispose of in water or fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than 140° F (60° C). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack specified for your Notebook.
See also
inserting, removing, and charging your battery.
Using the Battery
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall outlet is not available, you will want to use
battery power. This section will help you:
Determine the amount of remaining battery power.
Determine what affects the length of battery operating time.
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"Using Battery Power" in Chapter 3 of this guide for
User Guide
Evo Notebook N160 Series