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Windows XP Information
Battery Information D - 21
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Battery FAQ
How do I completely discharge the battery?
Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery. Don’t turn off the computer by
yourself even when you see a message that indicates the batte ry is critically low, just let th e computer use up all
of the battery power and shut down on its own. Disable the Power Options functions in the Control Panel, es-
pecially any Alarms (unclick the tickboxes - see page D - 18) and Schemes (change all the settings to Never -
see page D - 14). As the battery nears the end of its life save and close any critical files.
How do I fully charge the battery?
When charging the battery, don’t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green.
How do I maintain the battery?
Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges.
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Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used battery according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.