Compaq Armada 1500c - Notebook PC Reference Manual page 6

chapter
This chapter provides information on how to first set up your
computer, where to find additional references, and customer
registration information, and understanding symbols and
conventions used in this.
Before you set up the computer for the first time, ensure that
The computer is plugged into external power.
The computer is not docked in a docking station.
!
The battery pack begins to charge when the computer is connected
to external power.
Although a new battery pack can be used to power the computer
after receiving a partial charge, Compaq recommends that a new
battery pack be allowed to fully charge before the computer is
disconnected from external power or before the battery pack is
removed from the computer.
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