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Compaq.com - Compaq Presario 1200 Series Maintenance and Service Guide - Models: 1255, 1257, 1260, 1262, 1266, and 1267
Computer is beeping and battery LED
icon is blinking.
Battery charge is low. Immediately save any open file(s).
Then do any one of the following:
● Connect the computer to an
external power source to
charge the battery pack.
● Turn off the computer or
initiate Hibernation until you
can find another power source
or charge the battery pack.
Computer battery LED icon (front on
the unit) blinks to indicate low
battery condition, but computer does
not beep.
Volume is turned down too low. Adjust the volume.
Battery LED icon doesn't light and
battery pack won't fast charge.
Battery pack is already charged. No action is necessary.
Battery pack was exposed to
temperature extremes.
Allow time for the battery pack to
return to room temperature.
Battery pack is at end of its life. Replace battery pack.
You have to set the date and time
every time you turn on the computer.
RTC battery is dead. Replace the RTC battery.
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
Battery charge does not last as
long as expected.
Battery is being exposed to high
temperatures or extremely cold
temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended operating temperature
range 50° F to 104° F (10° C to 40°
C) or recommended storage range
-4° F to 86° F (-20° C to 30° C ).
Recharge the battery pack.
Battery has partially self-discharged. Recharge the battery. Discharge the
battery completely and then
recharge it.
Power management is disabled. Set a power management level in
Computer Setup.
An external device or PC Card is
draining the battery.
Turn off or disconnect external
devices when not using them.
Battery pack is warm to the touch
after charging.
Normal warming has occurred due to
charging.
No action is required.
Battery pack operating time is far
less than the documented
average operating time.
Power management is turned off or
disabled.
Enable power management in
Computer Setup and in Windows
Power Properties.
An external device or PC Card is
draining the battery.
Turn off or disconnect external
devices when not using them.
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