2–20 Hardware and Software Guide
Power
Charging a New Battery Pack
To charge a new battery pack:
■ Charge the battery pack while the notebook is connected to
external power through the AC adapter.
■ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
Charging an In-Use Battery Pack
To charge an in-use battery pack:
■ Allow the battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a
full charge through normal use before charging it.
■ When you charge the battery pack, charge it fully.
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
Obtaining Accurate Charge Information
To increase the accuracy of the battery charge information that is
displayed by your notebook:
■ Allow a battery pack to discharge to about 10 percent of a full
charge through normal use before charging it.
■ When you charge a battery pack, charge it fully. The charge
in even a new battery pack may be reported inaccurately until
the battery pack has been fully charged at least once.
■ If a battery pack has been unused for one month or more,
calibrate the battery pack instead of simply charging it.
For information about battery calibration, refer to “Calibrating a
Battery Pack,” later in this chapter.
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