Battery charge Power conservation is Set a power conservation
does not last as disabled or set to level. (Section 1.10).
long as expected. "None."
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An external device or Turn off or remove the
PCMCIA card is draining external device when not
the battery. using it.
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Battery pack is Normal warming has No action is required.
warm to the touch occurred due to
after charging. charging.
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* For information on solving power problems, refer to Table 2-26.
** Refer to "Auxiliary Battery" in Section 1.6.
*** The recommended storage temperature range for the battery pack is -4oF
to 86oF (-20oC to 30oC ). The recommended operating temperature range
is 50oF to 104oF (10oC to 40oC).
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Table 2-17. Battery Gauge Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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Battery gauge If battery pack is new, Fully charge the battery
displays a question mark is pack until the battery LED
question mark. displayed until battery turns off. If problem
pack is fully charged. still exists, complete the
following steps:
1. Allow the battery pack to
cool off.
2. Partially discharge the
battery pack.
3. Fully recharge the
battery pack.
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The battery pack has Fully charge the battery
been unused for five or pack until the battery LED
more days. turns off.
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Battery pack has been Condition the battery pack *
partially recharged too (Appendix B).
many times without being
fully recharged.
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Battery gauge Battery pack has been Condition the battery pack *
appears partially recharged too (Appendix B).
inaccurate. many times or computer
has been in Standby for
an extended period of
time.
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* The battery pack needs to be conditioned every 60 days to maintain
battery gauge accuracy.
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