Charging The Battery; Checking The Battery Level; Optimizing Battery Life - Acer TravelMate 8481 Manual

To remove a battery pack:
1 Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
2 Pull the battery from the battery bay.

Charging the battery

To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery bay.
Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power outlet. You
can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your battery is charging.
However, charging the battery with the computer turned off results in a significantly
faster charge time.
Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for the
day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables you to
start the next day with a fully charged battery.

Checking the battery level

The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over
the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level.

Optimizing battery life

Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging
the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to
follow the suggestions set out below:
• Purchase an extra battery pack.
• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.
• Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for
selected models).
• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is
10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-
discharge faster.
• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
• Look after your AC adapter and battery.
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