Recharging The Battery Pack; Storing A Battery Pack - HP Compaq NX7000 Reference Manual

Power

Recharging the Battery Pack

1. Connect the notebook to external power and keep the
notebook connected until the battery pack is fully recharged
and the battery light turns green.
You can use the notebook while the battery pack is
recharging, but the battery pack will charge faster if the
notebook is turned off.
2. Select the Power icon on the taskbar or select Start > Control
Panel > Performance and Maintenance icon > Power
Options icon > Power Schemes tab.
3. Reenter the settings you recorded for the items in the Plugged
In column and the Running on Batteries column.
4. Select the OK button.
CAUTION: After calibrating the battery pack, reenable Hibernation:
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select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power
Options > Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernation check box.

Storing a Battery Pack

If the notebook will be unused and unplugged for more than
2 weeks, remove and store the battery pack.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery pack, do not expose it to
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high temperatures for extended periods of time.
High temperatures, which may be present in parked cars or some
workplaces, accelerate the self-discharge rate of a stored battery
pack. To prolong the charge of a stored battery pack, place it in a
location that is cool and dry.
To maintain the accuracy of battery charge displays, calibrate a
battery pack that has been stored for one month or more before
using it.
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