Charging A Battery Pack - Compaq Armada E700 Series Reference Manual

Charging a Battery Pack

A battery pack inserted into the computer battery bay, the
computer MultiBay, or an optional Battery Charger or docking
base charges whenever external power is available.
Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not
NOTE:
been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than a
comfortable room temperature.
If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—
External power can be supplied to the computer through the
power cord, an optional docking base, or an optional
Automobile Power Adapter/Charger.
NOTE:
battery pack.
The battery light, shown below, turns on while the battery
pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.
To increase the accuracy of all battery charge displays—
Allow a battery pack to discharge to the low-battery level
through normal use before charging it.
When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
Calibrate a new battery pack before you charge it.
Check the calibration on a battery pack that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more before you charge it.
5-6 Managing Power
An optional Aircraft Power Adapter does not charge a