Charging A New Battery Pack - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Power

Charging a New Battery Pack

Fully charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to
external power through the AC adapter.
A new battery pack that has been partially but not fully charged
can run the notebook, but the battery light may be inaccurate.
The primary battery pack charges when it is inserted into the
notebook and the notebook is connected to external power.
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack
To prolong battery life and increase the accuracy of battery
charge lights:
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Allow a battery pack to discharge to 10 percent of a full
charge through normal use before charging it.
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When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully.
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