Compaq XL183 - Manual (Page 36)

P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAGEMENT 7
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Conditioning a Battery Pack
Ä CAUTION: To avoid a loss of data, ensure that all information is saved before
completely discharging the battery pack.
To condition a battery pack, complete the following steps:
1. Plug in the AC adapter and allow the battery to charge until the fast charge arrow on
the status display disappears. The battery gauge may read 100% for a period of time
before the arrow disappears.
Note: Do not unplug the AC adapter until the arrow disappears.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and allow the battery to drain until the Notebook enters
Hibernation mode. The Notebook can be used normally during this process.
Note: If the AC adapter is connected while the battery is draining, the process must be
repeated beginning with step 1.
The battery is now re-conditioned. Plug in the AC adapter and begin using the Notebook.
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack
In the interests of safeguarding our environment. Compaq Computer Corporation
recommends that nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li-ion) battery packs be
recycled. Battery packs should be handled in accordance with country, state, province, or
local regulations.
Ä CAUTION: Never attempt to open or service a battery pack. Opening a battery
pack not only damages the pack and makes it unusable, it also exposes potentially
harmful battery components.