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6 Click OK.
While the reconditioning cycle is taking place, the following icon appears on
the screen:
You can quit the Battery Reconditioning program at any time by pressing the
period key and the x (Command) key at the same time. Also, if you unplug
your PowerBook during reconditioning, the reconditioning program will quit.
Your battery is not reconditioned if you quit in the middle of the
reconditioning cycle.
When the reconditioning is complete, the following appears on the screen for
one minute:
7 Click OK.
The battery is reconditioned. Allow time to recharge the battery by leaving
the PowerBook plugged in for 2 hours. Follow these steps again in 30 days to
maximize the life of the battery.
Maximizing work time
Your PowerBook’s battery can provide 2 to 7 hours of work time before you
need to recharge. The actual work time available depends on what equipment
you’re using with your computer and what steps you take to conserve power
while you work.
For battery conservation tips, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh
Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
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Power Management