IBM 560x User Guide
Battery-Powered Operation
Charging the Battery Pack
Note:
When you charge the lithium-ion
battery pack, the battery pack
temperature must be at least 10°C
(50°F).
When you charge the lithium-ion
battery pack, the battery pack
temperature must be at least 10°C
(50°F).
You can charge the battery pack when the AC Adapter is connected
to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You must charge
the battery pack in any of the following conditions:
to the computer and the battery pack is installed. You must charge
the battery pack in any of the following conditions:
When a new battery pack is purchased.
When the battery status indicator starts blinking (
).
Charging with the AC Adapter
Note:
When carrying your computer without
the AC Adapter, carry with you a fully
charged battery pack for maximum
operating time.
When carrying your computer without
the AC Adapter, carry with you a fully
charged battery pack for maximum
operating time.
If the battery pack is new or has not been used for a long time, it will
not be fully charged with only a single charging. You will have to
completely use it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize
battery operating time.
not be fully charged with only a single charging. You will have to
completely use it; then recharge it three to six times to maximize
battery operating time.
The following describes how to recharge the battery pack with the
AC Adapter when the computer is turned off:
AC Adapter when the computer is turned off:
1
Make sure the computer is turned off, and a new or
discharged battery pack is installed in the computer.
discharged battery pack is installed in the computer.
2
Connect the AC Adapter to the computer, and then to the
electrical outlet.
electrical outlet.
The battery pack charges after approximately 1.5 hours. (It takes
approximately 2.5—3.5 hours when charging under operating the
computer.)
approximately 2.5—3.5 hours when charging under operating the
computer.)
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