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Samsung M6000 User’s Manual Using the Battery 36
Using the Battery
Your computer uses a smart rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack for
power when the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet.
Charging the Battery
Your computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you
connect the AC adapter to the computer. If the computer is off, the
battery charges faster than if the computer’s power is on.
Approximate charging times for your battery are


3 hours with the computer off


6 hours with the computer on
While the battery is charging, the battery charge light on the computer
is amber (see Figure 9 on page 20 for the location of the battery charge
light). When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green.
You can also use the optional external battery cradle to charge the
battery while it is not in the computer. (See “Battery Cradle” on page
96 for more information.)
When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after
a long period of storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal.
Normal battery life resumes after a few discharge-recharge cycles.
Follow these rules for charging your battery:


A battery normally discharges power when not used for long
periods of time. Be sure to recharge the battery every two
months when it is not in use.


Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before
recharging the battery. This can help extend the life of the
battery.


Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under
41
o
F (5
o
C) or over 95
o
F (35
o
C .)