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Using the battery, Power/speed – Epson LT-286 User Manual

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Using the Battery

The battery pack inside the Equity LT-286 contains eight NiCad

(nickel cadmium) batteries that power the computer when the AC

adapter is not connected. The battery pack is rechargeable, and you

should never have to replace it.

You need to recharge the battery pack at the following times:

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Before using the computer for the first time

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If the battery has not been used for a long time

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If the

Power/Speed

indicator light starts flashing (see “LED

Indicators,” below).

After the

Power/Speed

light starts to flash, you have a maximum

of 10 minutes before the battery charge is completely gone. If you

continue using the computer without connecting the adapter,
power runs out and you may lose data.

To recharge the battery, connect the AC adapter to the computer

and to an electrical outlet. You can charge the battery whether the
computer is on or off. For the maximum charge, leave the AC

adapter connected for 12 hours. The battery pack cannot be

overcharged, so don’t worry if you leave it connected for more than

12 hours.

Remember the following when you are charging the battery:

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Use only the AC adapter that comes with the Equity LT-286.
Using a different one can damage the computer.

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It is best to charge the battery for at least eight hours. If you

charge the battery for only short periods, it can run low sooner.

The length of time the battery can provide power after being

charged depends on how you are using the computer. A fully
charged battery provides approximately one hour and fifteen
minutes of use for simple operations. If you are working with a
program that makes extensive use of the hard disk or if you are

using an external diskette drive, you may need to recharge the

battery sooner.

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Using the Equity LT-286