Working with the notebook
Rechargeable battery
Battery
Battery
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Battery
During mobile use, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the
service life of the battery by caring for the battery properly. The average battery
service life is around 800 charge/discharge cycles.
You can extend the battery service life by taking advantage of the available energy saving functions.
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery
Battery
Battery
The rechargeable battery on the Notebook can only be charged if the ambient
temperature is between 5°C / 41°F and max. 35°C / 95°F.
You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the AC adapter
(see
"Connecting the AC adapter", Page 21
).
Note that the rechargeable battery is not charged if it has a charge status of between 90%
and 100%. If the rechargeable battery charge level is below 90% and if the mains adapter
is connected, the rechargeable battery will be charged up to 100%.
If the battery is running low you will hear a warning alarm. If you do not connect the AC adapter
within
fi
ve minutes of the warning alarm described above, your notebook will automatically switch off.
Monitoring the battery state of charge
Battery
battery charge meter
Windows also has a "Battery charge meter" in the taskbar for monitoring the
battery capacity. When you place the mouse pointer on the battery symbol, the
system displays the state of charge of the battery.
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