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User’s Manual

8-5

Troubleshooting

Password

Battery doesn’t

charge when the AC

adaptor is attached

If the battery is completely discharged, it will not

begin charging immediately. Wait a few minutes.
If the battery still does not charge, make sure the

outlet is supplying power. Test it by plugging in

an appliance. If it doesn’t work, try another power

source.
Check whether the battery is hot or cold to the

touch. If the battery is too hot or too cold, it will

not charge properly. Let it reach room

temperature.
Unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery to

make sure the terminals are clean. If necessary

wipe them with a soft dry cloth dipped in alcohol.
Connect the AC adaptor and replace the battery.

Make sure it is securely seated.
Check the DC IN/Battery indicator. If it does not

glow, let the computer charge the battery for at

least 20 minutes. If the DC IN/Battery indicator

glows after 20 minutes, let the battery continue to

charge at least another 20 minutes before

turning on the computer.
If the indicator still does not glow, the battery may

be at the end of its operating life. Replace it.
If you do not think the battery is at the end of its

operating life, see your dealer.

Battery doesn’t power

the computer as long

as expected

If you frequently recharge a partially charged

battery, the battery might not charge to its full

potential. Fully discharge the battery, then try to

charge it again.
Check the power consumption settings in Power

Options. Consider using a power saving mode.

Problem

Procedure

Problem

Procedure

Cannot enter

password

Refer to the

Password

section in Chapter 7,

HW

Setup and Passwords

.