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When used at temperatures that exceed a
low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. High tempera-
tures not only reduce charging efficiency,
but can also cause battery deterioration.
(The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when you try to charge a
battery that is outside its operating
temperature range.)
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The battery charging capacity is reduced as
the battery ages. If your battery is running
low quickly, you should replace it with
a new one.
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When using a high current device such as a
modem, a LAN card,the CD-ROM drive, or
the hard drive frequently.
Using the AC adapter will conserve your
battery when using a high current device
such as the modem,a LAN card, or the hard
drive frequently.
C A U T I O N
Actual battery life will vary based
on screen brightness, applications,
features, power management settings,
battery condition, and other customer
preferences. Hard drive usage may also
have a significant impact on battery life.
Shorted Batteries
If your Status Indicator panel shows a shorted
battery, check the installation for that battery
by removing and re-installing it. If it still shows
that it is shorted, replace it with a new battery.
C A U T I O N
Do not leave a faulty battery in your
notebook. It might damage your AC
adapter, optional auto/airline adapter,
another battery, or your notebook itself.
It may also prevent operation of your
notebook by draining all available current
into the bad battery.
C A U T I O N
Under federal, state or local law it may be
illegal to dispose of batteries by putting
them in the trash. Please take care of our
e n v i ronment and dispose of batteries
p ro p e r l y. Check with your local govern m e n t
authority for details re g a rding recycling or
disposing of old batteries. If you cannot
find this information elsewhere, contact
your support re p resentative at
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).
C A U T I O N
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced so that it does not damage
anything else.