Sharp Actius PC-MC24 Operation Manual page 50

Conditioning Battery Pack
Conditioning the battery pack is needed when the actual remaining power in your
battery is less than what the Windows Power Meter indicates, or you buy a new
battery pack.
1. Make sure the computer is turned off.
2. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged.
The battery indicator turns orange first; then, turns to green when the
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battery pack is fully charged.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. When the message <F2> to enter System Configuration Utility appears, press F2
to open the Setup Utility.
5. Disconnect the AC adapter, and leave the computer on until the battery is
completely discharged and the system shuts down automatically.
6. Connect the computer to AC power and let the battery fully charged again.
• Do not turn on the computer until the battery indicator turns to green
and the battery is fully charged.
• Do not connect the computer to AC power while discharging the
battery. The conditioning will be cancelled.
Repeated charging and discharging or long-term storage of the battery
pack cause battery deterioration. In this case, replace the battery pack
with a new one.
Changing Battery Pack
The capacity of a battery pack gradually decreases when used repeatedly (the
deterioration rate depends on the operating environment). If the battery life becomes
extremely short even after the conditioning, you should buy a new battery pack.
Consult your local dealer for a new battery pack.
When you replace the battery pack with a new one:
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from the computer.
2. Close the display cover and turn over the computer on a flat place.
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