Presario 1600xl series – Compaq 1600XL User Manual
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ROUBLESHOOTING
P
RESARIO
N
OTEBOOK
M
AINTENANCE
AND
S
ERVICE
G
UIDE
1600XL S
ERIES
Presario 1600XL Series
Model 1600T, 1600-XL140, 1600-XL141, 1600-XL142, 1600-XL143, 1600-XL144,
1600-XL146, 1600-XL147, 1600-XL150 XL156, XL157, XL255, XL256, XL257, and XL258
Notebook is beeping
and battery icon is
blinking.
Battery charge is low.
Immediately save any open
file(s). Then complete one of the
following:
•
Connect the Notebook to an
external power source to
charge the battery pack.
•
Turn off the Notebook or initiate
Hibernation until you can find
another power source or charge
the battery pack.
Battery icon on the
front of the unit blinks
to indicate low battery
condition, but
computer does not
beep.
Volume is turned down too
low.
Adjust the volume.
Battery icon doesn’t
light and battery pack
won’t fast charge.
Battery pack is already
charged.
No action is necessary.
Battery pack was exposed to
temperature extremes.
Allow time for the battery pack to
return to room temperature.
Battery pack is at end of its
life.
Replace the battery pack.
You have to set the
date and time every
time you turn on the
Notebook.
RTC battery is dead.
Battery charge does
not last as long as
expected.
Battery is being exposed to
high temperatures or
extremely cold temperatures.
Keep the battery pack within the
recommended temperature range
for operation or storage.
•
Operating Range: 50°F to
104°F (10°C to 40°C)
•
Storage Range: -4°F to 86°F
(-20°C to 30°C)
Recharge the battery pack.
Solving Battery Pack/Gauge Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)