Managing Power
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Carey Gregg Saved by: Carey Gregg Saved date: 05/04/00 4:00 PM
Part Number: 170706-002 File name: Ch03
Charging a Battery Pack
When a battery pack is installed in the computer or an optional
Battery Charger or docking base, the battery pack is charged
whenever external power is available.
NOTE:
Charging may be delayed if a battery pack is new, has not
been used for 2 weeks or more, or is much warmer or cooler than
a comfortable room temperature.
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If you are charging the battery pack in the computer—
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External power can be supplied to the computer from an
external power source.
NOTE:
An optional Aircraft Power Adapter cannot be used to
charge a battery pack.
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The
battery
light,
shown
below,
turns
on
while
the
battery
pack is charging and turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.