Specifications

Troubleshooting 2-21
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: David Calvert Saved by: JAbercrombie Saved date: 07/06/00 3:56 PM
Part Number: 128679-004 File name: Ch02
Table 2-9 continued
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Battery charge does
not last very long
(continued).
Battery is exposed to
extremely cold
temperatures.
Put the computer in a
warmer place and
recharge the battery pack.
NOTE: The recommended
operating temperature
range for the battery is
from 10°C to 40°C (50°F
to 104°F). The
recommended storage
temperature range for the
battery is from 0°C to
30°C (32°F to 86°F).
Battery conservation
is disabled or set to
drain.
Reset the battery
conservation level.
An external device is
draining the battery.
Turn off or remove any
external device or PC
Cards when not in use.
Battery gauge may
be inaccurate and
require recalibration.
Recalibrate the gauge.
Date and time must
be set every time
computer is turned
on.
The real time clock
(RTC) battery has
reached the end of
its useful life.
Replace the RTC battery
(refer to Section 5.9).
Battery gauge seems
inaccurate.
The battery pack
may need
calibration.
Recalibrate the battery.
The battery pack has
reached the end of
its useful life.
Replace the battery pack.
Battery pack is warm
after charging.
Warming occurs
during charging.
No action required.