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Using the battery
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Recharging the battery
To charge the battery:
■ Install the battery, then plug the AC adapter into your notebook and an
electrical outlet.
Charging modes
The adapter has two charging modes:
■ Rapid mode
Your notebook uses rapid charging when power is turned off and the AC
adapter is connected to your notebook and an electrical outlet. In rapid
mode, a fully depleted battery gets 95% charged in approximately 1.5
hours.
■ Charge-in-use mode
When your notebook is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the
computer also charges the battery, if installed. This mode will take longer
to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use mode, a fully
depleted battery gets 95% charged in approximately 4 hours.
Checking the charge level
The Windows battery meter indicates the current charge level. Rest your cursor
on the battery meter (or AC plug) icon on the taskbar to see the current charge
level of your battery.
Tips & Tricks We suggest that you connect the AC adapter at the end
of your day to recharge overnight. This ensures a fully
charged battery for use the next day.