Compaq 1600XL Maintenance & Service Manual page 70

Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Problem
Notebook is beeping
and battery icon is
blinking.
Battery icon on the
front of the unit blinks
to indicate low battery
condition, but
computer does not
beep.
Battery icon doesn't
light and battery pack
won't fast charge.
You have to set the
date and time every
time you turn on the
Notebook.
Battery charge does
not last as long as
expected.
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ROUBLESHOOTING
Presario 1600XL Series
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Probable Cause
Battery charge is low.
Volume is turned down too
low.
Battery pack is already
charged.
Battery pack was exposed to
temperature extremes.
Battery pack is at end of its
life.
RTC battery is dead.
Battery is being exposed to
high temperatures or
extremely cold temperatures.
P
RESARIO
Solution(s)
Immediately save any open
file(s). Then complete one of the
following:
Connect the Notebook to an
•
external power source to
charge the battery pack.
Turn off the Notebook or initiate
•
Hibernation until you can find
another power source or charge
the battery pack.
Adjust the volume.
No action is necessary.
Allow time for the battery pack to
return to room temperature.
Replace the battery pack.
Replace the RTC
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature range
for operation or storage.
Operating Range: 50°F to
•
104°F (10°C to 40°C)
Storage Range: -4°F to 86°F
•
(-20°C to 30°C)
Recharge the battery pack.
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