Working with the notebook
Rechargeable battery
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When not plugged into a ma ins socket, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You
can increase the life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The average
battery life is around 500 charge/discha rge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery
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The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature
is between 5°C and ma x. 35°C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the mains adap ter
(see "
Mains adapter connecting", Page 18).
If the battery is running low you will hear a wa rning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter
within five minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook w ill automatically sw itch off.
monitoring the battery cha rging level
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er
Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. When
you place the mou se pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Battery storage
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Keep the battery pack betwee n 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which
the batteries are stored, the low er the rate of self-discharge.
If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (longer than two mon ths),
the battery charge level should be appro x. 30 %. To prevent exhaustive
discharge which would pe rmanen tly damage the battery, check the level
of charge of the battery at regu lar intervals.
To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the ba ttery
should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.
If you do no t use the batteries for long periods, rem ove them from the
notebook. Never store the ba tteries in the device.
Removing and installin g the battery
Only use
rechargeable batteries approved by Fujitsu Technology
Solutio
ns for your notebo ok.
Never us
e force when fi tting or removing a battery.
Make su
re that no foreign bodies get into the battery connections.
Never s
tore a battery for l onger periods in the discharged state. This
can ma
ke it impossible to recharge.
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