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Getting Started
Charging the battery
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NOTE
Charging the battery
Before using the battery to power the computer, you must charge
the battery.
To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power
source with the computer turned off until the battery light glows
red. After that, the battery will be completely charged and ready to
power the computer.
NOTE
Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not
charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the
computer or AC outlet
Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time
to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor
If the DC-IN light flashes amber during charging, either the battery is
malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power
supply.
Disconnect the AC power cord/cable and remove the battery pack.
See
"Changing the battery" on page 126
the battery.
Once the battery is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the
computer plugged in and turned off for more than a few hours at a
time. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the
battery.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when
your computer is using all of the power provided by the AC adaptor
to run applications, features, and devices. Your computer's Power
Options utility can be used to select a power level setting that
reduces the power required for system operation and will allow the
battery to recharge.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the applications,
power management settings, and features used.
for information on replacing
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