Battery Mode
Batteries store electrical energy in their cells and then release it again as
required. Please charge and discharge the new battery completely two or
three times consecutively to ensure that it reaches its optimum
performance!
Charging the Battery
The battery is charged using the AC adapter. When the AC adapter is connected, the
battery charges automatically regardless of whether or not the notebook is switched
on or not. A complete charge takes a few hours with the notebook switched off. With
the notebook switched on, the charging process takes signifi cantly longer.
The charging process is interrupted if the battery voltage or temperature
gets too high.
Discharging the Battery
Operate the notebook on battery power until it turns itself off due to low battery
charge.
Be sure to save your open fi les promptly to prevent any data loss.
Battery Performance
The actual operating time varies depending on the confi guration of the power-
saving functions. Note: your notebook consumes more power when running certain
applications,
If you ignore the low battery warning, your notebook will shut down.
Power Supply
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