Acer d255e 用户指南
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Charging the battery
To charge the battery, first make sure that it is correctly installed in the battery
bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power
outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your
battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned
off results in a significantly faster charge time.
bay. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and connect to a mains power
outlet. You can continue to operate your computer on AC power while your
battery is charging. However, charging the battery with the computer turned
off results in a significantly faster charge time.
Note: You are advised to charge the battery before retiring for
the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables
you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.
the day. Charging the battery overnight before traveling enables
you to start the next day with a fully charged battery.
Checking the battery level
The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor
over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge
level.
over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge
level.
Optimizing battery life
Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation,
prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You
are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:
prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You
are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:
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Purchase an extra battery pack.
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Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.
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Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for
selected model).
selected model).
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Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature
is 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-
discharge faster.
is 10°C (50°F) to 30°C (86°F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-
discharge faster.
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Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
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Look after your AC adapter and battery.
Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.
Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the
battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to
become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to
become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.