Apple Macintosh PowerBook 190 Series - Manual (Page 86)

6 If you are inserting another battery, remove the battery cap from the new battery to
expose the contacts, then slide it into the battery compartment.
You cannot insert a battery if the battery cap is still on the battery. You should
store the battery cap in case you want to remove and transport the battery
later.
Make sure you use only a battery that is designed for your Macintosh
PowerBook.
7 If you just inserted a new battery, it’s a good idea to plug in the power adapter in case
the battery is not fully charged.
IMPORTANT Macintosh PowerBook batteries contain metals that are
hazardous when released in the environment. It is inappropriate, and in
some cases unlawful, to throw batteries away with your household or business
trash. Instead of throwing away your spent batteries, dispose of them as
described here.
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In the United States Return spent batteries to your Apple-authorized service
provider, who will make sure they are included in Apple’s battery recycling
program.
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Elsewhere Many locations have government or Apple-sponsored collection
and/or recycling programs for spent batteries. Dispose of spent batteries in
accordance with the mandatory or voluntary battery collection programs
in your location. Contact your Apple-authorized service provider for
information about the recommended disposal procedures in your area.
Maximizing work time
Your Macintosh PowerBook’s battery can provide between 2.5 and 5 hours of
work time before you need to recharge. The actual work time available
depends on which model of Macintosh PowerBook you have, what equipment
you’re using with your computer, and what steps you take to conserve power
while you work.
For battery conservation tips, see the “Batteries & Power” topic of Macintosh
Guide, available in the Guide (h) menu.
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