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Battery and Power Management
Charging the Battery Pack
Connect the AC adapter to the computer and leave it until the battery is fully charged.
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When the battery indicator (
light turns green, the battery has been fully charged.
• Charging time may vary depending on the status of the computer.
• The battery indicator may turn off even while the battery is being
charged. This is because the battery pack is hot and the charging stops
temporarily. When the battery becomes cool, the charging will restart
and the battery indicator will turn on again.
• If the battery indicator blinks orange, the battery pack may not be
installed correctly. In this case, turn off the computer, remove the AC
adapter and the battery pack; then re-install the battery pack and
connect the AC adapter again. If the battery indicator still blinks
orange, consult your local dealer.
Checking Battery Level
On Windows
You can check the battery level by placing the pointer on the battery icon ( . :
powered on battery) or the AC plug icon (
the battery pack) on the taskbar, or double-clicking one of these icons (
: powered on AC power) to open the Power Meter dialog box. If the battery is fully
charged, remaining capacity level will not appear even if you point to the icon.
If you cannot see the battery or AC plug icon, follow these instructions:
1.
In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Advanced tab.
2.
Check the box of Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.
3.
Close the Control Panel window.
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Battery Indicator
) lights orange, the battery is being charged. When the
: powered on AC power and charging
,
, or
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