Compaq Presario 1200 series - Battery Care; Using the Battery; Storing the Battery

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Battery Care
When AC wall outlets are
not available or convenient,
the battery becomes the
“life-line” of your
Notebook. In this section
you will become familiar
with the following:
• Using the Battery
• Storing the Battery
• Recycling the Battery
If your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride battery pack, improper
handling of the battery pack
may result in fire and chemical
burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose of in water
or fire, or expose it to tempera-
tureshigherthan140°F
(60 °C). Replace only with the
Compaq battery pack specified
foryourNotebook.
For safety reasons when
operating under AC Power,
Compaq recommends that
you keep a battery installed.
This also ensures that you have
a charged battery when you
need it.
Using the Battery
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall outlet is not available, you will want to
use battery power. This section will help you:
• Determine the battery power remaining
• Determine what affects the length of battery operating
time
Checking Battery Power
To determine the battery power remaining, follow these steps:
1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power
icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge,
depending on what type of Notebook you have.
Storing the Battery
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery
is stored correctly.