Compaq Notebook Series Troubleshooting Manual page 12

Battery Problems
Problem
Battery pack charge
does not last as long
as expected.
Battery charge displays
do not accurately report
the charge remaining.
Troubleshooting
(Continued)
Possible Cause
Battery conservation
settings, practices, and
procedures are not set
optimally.
Battery pack
has partially
self-discharged.
Battery pack is being
exposed to temperature
extremes.
The battery pack
requires calibration.
The battery pack has
reached the end of its
useful life.
Problems and Solutions
Solutions
To optimize battery
settings, refer to the
battery conservation
information in the
Hardware Guide on
this CD.
Refer to details on
storing a battery pack
in the Hardware Guide
on this CD.
Keep the battery pack
within recommended
operating and storage
temperature ranges.
Refer to the notebook
specifications in the
Hardware Guide on
this CD.
Calibrate the battery
pack. Refer to the
battery pack calibration
procedures in the
Hardware Guide on
this CD.
Replace the battery
pack.
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