Hitachi SA200 - Manual (Page 75)

5 The Power System
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1. Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in its
compartment as described in the next section
“Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack.”
2. Attach the AC adapter to the laptop and plug the adapter
into an AC power source. The Battery Status indicator
lights.
3. Allow the battery to charge fully. This takes about 2-3
hours if the laptop is turned off, or about 6 hours if the
laptop is turned on.
When the battery is fully charged and the Battery Status indicator
turns off, charging will stop automatically.
Note: The manufacturer recommends that you fully discharge and
charge your new battery the first five times you use it for maximum
battery life.
Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack
Follow the instructions listed below to remove the battery.
1. Turn your laptop off.
2. Locate the battery release latch.
3. Slide the release latch to the left and hold it in an open
position.
The battery pack may become extremely hot
while you are using the computer. As a result,
the battery may stop charging before its
temperature becomes too high. If this should
occur, remove the battery pack, let it cool and
then resume charging it.
Do not remove the battery when system is on.
This may cause damage to your laptop. Make
sure that you shutdown properly before
removing the battery, refer to page 17 for more
information on turning your system off.
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