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Charging your battery, Initial charge, Subsequent charges – eMachines Notebooks User Manual

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getting started

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charging your battery

An installed battery will automatically recharge whenever the notebook is
connected to an AC power source. To ensure that you always have plenty of

battery power, recharge your battery frequently.

initial charge

As mentioned in chapter 1, “

getting started

,” to properly charge your battery

the first time, you must leave the AC adapter connected to the notebook until

the yellow battery status light goes off. Depending on your configuration, the
initial, full charge may take 2 to 3 hours.

subsequent charges

After your battery has been initially charged, subsequent charges may take less

time, depending on how depleted the battery is and whether you are using the

notebook while you are charging the battery.

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