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Your Notebook contains a
lithium ion or nickel metal
hydride battery pack. Improper
handling of the battery pack
can result in fire and chemical
burns. Do not disassemble,
crush, puncture, short external
contacts, dispose of in water or
fire, or expose it to
temperatures higher than
140 °F (60 °C). Replace only
with the Compaq battery pack
specified for your Notebook.
“Caring for Your Battery”
later in this guide.
The battery charges whether
your Notebook is on or off. It
continues charging until the
battery is fully charged or the
AC power is disconnected.
If you will not be using your
Notebook for an extended
period of time, Compaq
recommends that you unplug
the electrical cord from the
outlet and remove the
battery while your Notebook
is not in use.
Using Battery Power
Inserting the Battery
To insert your battery into the
battery compartment, complete
the following steps:
1. Push down
1
on the
battery compartment door
to remove the door.
2. Insert
2
the new battery into the battery compartment with
the label side turned up.
3. Close the battery compartment door by gently pushing up
on the door until it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, complete the following steps:
1. Save your files.
2. If the AC adapter is not connected, turn off your computer.
3. Remove the battery compartment door by sliding it down.
4. Use the tab on the battery to pull the battery out.
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery, insert the battery in
the battery compartment and connect your
Notebook to AC power. Leave your
Notebook plugged into the electrical outlet
until the
Battery Charging
7
LED is no
longer lit. This ensures that the battery is
fully charged.
Summary of Contents for Presario 1200 series
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Page 17: ...1 6 INTRODUCTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...
Page 41: ...3 16 USING YOUR NOTEBOOK PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...
Page 53: ...4 12 COMMON TASKS PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...
Page 73: ...5 20 USING THE CD OR DVD DRIVE PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...
Page 137: ...9 28 SOLUTIONS PRESARIO NOTEBOOK BEYOND SET UP GUIDE 1200 SERIES ...
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