READY TO GO
Now you’re ready to start using the computer. This section covers how to charge the battery, use
the computer controls, including keyboard commands, and the software configuration.
First Step – Charge The Battery
When you get your system, the removable battery pack is already installed in the computer. To
protect the battery and the computer during shipping, a protective insert blacks the connection
between the battery and the contacts in the battery compartment. You must remove the insert
before you use the computer. Also, we strongly recommend that you charge the battery before
you use the computer the first time. Although the battery is conditioned at the factory, Nickel-
Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries perform best if you fully charge them before you use them. We
recommend the following procedure:
1. Turn the computer over so you can see the battery compartment.
2. Remove the battery pack by pressing the release latch away from the pack so that it pops
up and you can pull it out.
3. Remove the insert and replace the battery.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the computer; plug the power cord into the adapter first, and
then into an electrical outlet.
5. Charge the battery for two and a half hours with the computer off or in suspend mode,
five hours with the computer on, or, in either case, until the top cover status light stops
blinking.
You can charge the battery while you are using the computer on AC power, but it will take much
longer, and you must make sure to fully charge the battery the first time. The easiest way to do it
is just to charge the battery first before you use the computer.
The Top Cover Status Light
The status light on the top cover is an LED that indicates battery charging and system suspend
status when the notebook is closed. The color of the light changes to indicate what is happening:
Flashing red – Battery charging
Solid red – Battery fully charged
Solid green – System suspended to RAM
Flashing amber – System suspended, Battery charging
Solid amber – System suspended, Battery fully charged
Hit The Switch
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