Using The Battery; Storing The Battery; Recycling The Battery - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Supplementary Manual

When AC wall outlets are
not available or convenient,
the battery becomes the
"life-line" of your
Notebook. In this section
you will become familiar
with the following:
•

Using the Battery

•

Storing the Battery

•

Recycling the Battery

Warning
If your Notebook contains a
lithium battery pack, improper
handling of the battery pack
may result in fire and chemical
burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose of in water or
fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than
140° F (60° C). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
See also
"Using Battery Power" earlier
in this guide for inserting,
removing, and charging your
battery.
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall outlet is not available, you will want to use
battery power. This section will help you:
•
Determine the amount of remaining battery power
• Determine what affects the length of battery operating time
To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow
these steps:
1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power icon
located on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the lights on your battery or Status panel gauge,
depending on what type of Notebook you have.
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery is
stored correctly.