Operation Manual

Working with the notebook
Rechargeable battery
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When n ot plugged into a mains 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 i s aroun d 500 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for an d m aintaining the battery
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The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature
is between 5°C and max. 35°C.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the mains adapter
(see "
Mains adapter connecting", Page 17).
If the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the mains adapter
within five minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.
monitoring the battery ch arging level
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Windows also has a "Battery status meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the battery capacity. W hen
you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the system displays the battery status.
Battery storage
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Keep the battery pack between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the tempe rature at which
the batteries are stored, the lower the rate of self-discharge.
If you will be storing batteries for a longer period (longer than tw o months),
the battery charge level should be approx. 30 %. To prevent exh aust ive
discharge which wo uld perma nently damage the battery, check the level
of charge of the battery at regular intervals.
To be able to make u se of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery
should be completely discharged and then fully recharged.
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, r emove the m from the
notebook. N ever store the batteries in the device.
If the device will no t be used for a period of more than two days, remove the
batteries from the device s o that their state of charge is maintained.
Removing and installing the battery
Only use rechargeable batteries approved by Fujitsu Technology
Solutions for your notebook.
Never use force when fitting or removing a battery.
Make sure that no foreign bo dies get into the battery connections.
Never store a battery for longer periods in the discharged state. This
can m ake it impossible to recharge.
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