Acer 310 - Manual (Page 52)

Battery Pack
32 User’s Guide
Battery Pack
The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use
between charges.
Battery Pack Characteristics
The battery pack has the following characteristics:
❑ Employs Current Battery Technology Standards
The computer uses a Lithium-Ion battery pack. This
battery type does not have the memory effect problem of
Nickel Cadmium (NiCd). Li-Ion batteries consistently
provide the longest battery life, best-suited for road
warriors.
❑ Battery-low Warning
When the battery charge level becomes low, the
computer gives off warning beeps and the status
indicator flashes at regular intervals. This tells the user
that the battery power is critically low. You can correct
this situation by recharging the battery pack.
Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will
come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It
is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery pack
available as backup.
Note: When using a battery pack for the first time, fully
recharge the battery, then disconnect the adapter to use
up the battery before recharging again. You only need to
do this once with a new battery or with a battery that’s
been stored without being used for a long time. If the
computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, we
suggest that you remove the battery pack. Battery power
(from a fully charged battery pack) depletes in roughly a
day with the computer in Standby mode, or a month in
Hibernation mode or when the power is off.
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