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4-8 Using Battery Packs
Writer: Betty Fessenden - Saved by: BLF - Saved date: 6/15/96
Part Number: 213660-001 - File name: CH4
Charging Battery Packs
You can charge one or two battery packs in the computer, in the
expansion bases, or in the optional external Battery Fastcharger.
NOTE: Refer to the documentation included with the optional
external Battery Fastcharger for information about charging battery
packs in that option.
Charging Battery Packs in the Computer
The computer begins charging a battery pack that has less than a
full charge whenever an external power source is connected. The
yellow battery light on the front of the computer turns on to
indicate when a battery pack is charging. When a battery pack
completes fast charging, the battery light turns off. The computer
charges a battery pack in the battery compartment first and then
charges a battery pack in the MultiBay.
Fast charge is a rapid charge to a battery pack in the computer. The
time required to fast charge the battery pack depends on whether
the computer is off or on and the type and number of features or
optional hardware being used. An optional battery fastcharger also
fast charges both packs.
Each fully discharged battery pack charges in approximately 1.5
hours when the computer is off. Charging time is increased when
the computer is on.
IMPORTANT: After it fully charges a battery pack, the computer (or
expansion bases) maintains the charge by supplying a constant
trickle charge. Therefore, if you keep battery pack(s) in the
computer or expansion base when it is connected to external power,
you will extend the operating time of the battery pack(s).
Charging Battery Packs in Expansion Bases
When you dock the computer in one of the expansion bases (which
is connected to an electrical outlet), the expansion base begins
charging battery pack(s) that are less than fully charged.