Compaq 1200 - Manual (Page 80)

7-2 C ARING FOR Y OUR B ATTERY P RESARIO N OTEBOOK B EYOND S ETUP G UIDE
1200 S ERIES
Battery Care
When AC wall outlets are
not available or convenient,
the battery becomes the
“life-line” of your
Notebook. In this section
you will become familiar
with the following:
• Using the Battery
• Storing the Battery
• Recycling the Battery
If your Notebook contains a
lithium Ion battery pack.
Improper handling of the
battery pack may result in fire
and chemical burns. Do not
disassemble, crush, puncture,
short external contacts, dispose
of in water or fire, or expose it
to temperatures higher than
60° C (140° F). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
For safety reasons when
operating under AC Power,
Compaq recommends that
you keep a battery installed.
This ensures that you have
a charged battery when you
need it.
Using the Battery
Your Notebook allows you to use either AC power or battery
power. If an AC wall outlet is not available, you will want to
use battery power. This section of “Caring for Your Battery”
will help you:
• Determine the amount of remaining battery power
• Determine what affects the length of battery operating
time
Checking Battery Power
To determine the amount of remaining battery power, follow
these steps:
1. Double-click the Battery Charge icon or the AC power
icon located on the right side of the Windows taskbar.
2. Check the lights on your battery or status panel gauge,
depending on what type of Notebook you have.
Storing the Battery
If you will not be using your Notebook for an extended period
of time, you must take precautions to ensure that your battery
is stored correctly.