Compaq LTE 5000 Laptop User Manual


 
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13-6 Troubleshooting
Writer: Betty Fessenden - Saved by: BLF - Saved date: 6/14/96
Part Number: 213660-001 - File name: CH13
Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems Continued
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)
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 (refer to
Chapter 10). The power
management icon should be
visible on the status panel.
An external device or PC Card
is draining the battery.
Turn off or disconnect external
devices when not using them.
Battery pack has partially
self-discharged.
Condition the battery pack by
fully charging, fully discharging,
then fully recharging it.
To maintain the charge, leave
battery packs in the computer
when it is connected to external
power.
If the computer is disconnected
from external power for more
than two weeks, remove battery
packs from the computer to
reduce the discharge rate.
Battery pack is being exposed
to high temperatures or
extremely cold temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature
ranges.operating:
50°F to 104°F
(10°C to 40°C)
storage: -4°F to 86°F
(-20°C to 30°C ).
Recharge the battery pack.
Battery is not being used to
low-battery condition.
Use the battery until the computer
gives low-battery warning.