User's Manual

Chapter Two - 22
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Power
Battery
The power source will automatically switch to battery when the external
power source (AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected.
Battery Low
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following
“Battery Low” warnings:
z Windows battery low warning (when operating system is Windows)
z The power LED flashes.
Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please:
z Save and close the files you are currently working on.
z Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
Charging the Battery
Plug in the AC adapter (or optional vehicle adapter) to start the battery
charging. If the battery is already full, the sense circuitry will stop high
current charge within several minutes.
There are two LED indicators next to the power indicator for the Primary
and Secondary battery respectively. Indicator turns ON when the battery
is charging and turns OFF when the battery charging is completed.
To charge the Secondary battery, simply install it into the computer and
attach the AC adapter. The internal charger will charge the Primary
battery first. The Secondary battery will be charged once the Primary
battery charges full. Optional Dual Battery Charger can charge the
Primary and Secondary batteries externally.