Charging The Battery Pack; Checking The Battery Level - Sharp Actius PC-UM20 Operation Manual

Charging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged,
the battery indicator turns orange.
2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery status indicator turns green.
Charging time may vary according to the status of the computer.
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Checking the Battery Level

You can check the battery level by pointing to the battery or AC plug icon on the
taskbar, or double-clicking the icon to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the
battery is fully charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point
the icon.
If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow the instructions below:
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select Advanced tab.
2. Check Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.
3. Close Control Panel window.
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peripherals, will experience shorter battery life.
When using the computer for several hours with battery packs, enable
power management and set System hibernate. Refer to the Power
Management section in this chapter.
When the battery has not been charged, your computer may not
operate properly. Connect the AC power to charge the battery.
Battery status indicator may turn off even while the battery pack is
being charged. This is because the battery pack is hot, and the
charging stops temporarily. When the battery becomes cool, the
charging will start and the battery status indicator will turn on again.
The battery pack may not be installed correctly if the battery status
indicator blinks orange. In this case, turn off the computer, remove the
AC adapter and the battery pack; then, install the battery pack and
connect the AC adapter again. If the battery status indicator still blinks
orange, ask your local dealer for assistance.
When the battery pack is hot (for example, after a long usage), it may
take longer to fully charge the battery pack.
The remaining operating time depends on the power you are
consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk
drive, floppy disk or optical disk, your computer may consume more