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RESARIO
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OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1200XL S
ERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
You have to set the
date and time every
time you turn on the
notebook.
RTC battery is dead. Replace the RTC battery.
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 temperature range
for operation or storage.
• Operating Range: 50°F to
104°F (10°C to 40°C)
• 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 in use.
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 in use.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem Probable Cause Solution(s)