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Using Battery Packs 4-3
Writer: Betty Fessenden - Saved by: BLF - Saved date: 6/15/96
Part Number: 213660-001 - File name: CH4
Battery Gauge Icons and Battery Light
The above illustration shows two fully charged battery packs in the
computer. As the amount of charge in the battery packs decreases,
the number of squares above the straight line in the battery icon
decreases.
NOTE: If two battery packs are in the computer, the Windows
battery meter (in Power Properties and on the taskbar) shows the
averaged amount of charge for both battery packs.
Enhancing Battery Gauge Accuracy
To enhance battery gauge accuracy:
■ Do not recharge a new battery pack until it has fully discharged.
■ If a battery pack has been out of a battery compartment for more
than 30 days, fully charge it before using it.
■ At least once every 30 days, condition a battery pack by fully
charging, fully discharging, then fully recharging it.
NOTE: To increase the rate of discharge, press the Fn+F7
hotkey to turn Power Management off. After discharging the
battery pack, be sure to press the Fn+F7 hotkey again to turn
Power Management on.