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this case, the Battery Power Indicator may indicate that the computer has stopped charging
your battery; however, your battery may not be fully charged.
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If possible, turn off or suspend your computer while the battery is charging in a warm
environment to avoid over-heating
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In warmer temperatures, your battery may take much longer to fully charge.
How your battery behaves in cold conditions
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When using a battery in cold conditions, the battery capacity may drain significantly faster
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To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not allow a charge if the battery
temperature is below 41°F (5°C), such as in a closed, unattended vehicle during the winter. In this
case, the Battery Power Indicator may indicate that the computer has stopped charging your
battery; however, your battery may not be fully charged
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In cooler temperatures, your battery can take much longer to fully charge.
Tip 2. Prevent wasted power
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Manually turn off or suspend your computer whenever you are not using it
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Reduce the screen brightness. Decrease brightness by pushing Fn + F6. Increase it by pushing Fn
+ F7
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Enable the display's automatic dimming feature
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Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible
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Connect to a charging source and fully charge at the end of day. This ensures the gas gauge is
accurate and provides a charged battery for the next day
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Avoid allowing the Li-Ion battery pack to completely discharge
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Use the Power Saver utility to help save power
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When running on battery power, make sure your system suspends automatically after a few
minutes of inactivity. PC Cards, radios, custom applications, or modified system settings may
affect this
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Remove PC Cards and unplug peripherals when you are not using them. They may draw power
from the system even when not in use
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Avoid operating the fax/modem, or audio and video applications when using battery power.
Operating a fax/modem, video, or audio equipment increases the computer’s power requirements
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