Operating on Battery Power2-22.1 Battery PackThe computer uses a battery pack that gives youlong use between charges.2.1.1 Battery Pack CharacteristicsThe battery pack has the following characteristics:q Employs Current Battery TechnologyStandards The computer uses either aLithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH)battery pack. These battery types do not havethe memory effect problem of NickelCadmium (NiCd). NiMH and especially Li-Ionbatteries consistently provide the longestbattery life, best-suited for road warriors.q Battery-low Warning When the battery chargelevel becomes low, the computer gives offwarning beeps and the status indicatorflashes at regular intervals. This tells theuser that the battery power is critically low.You can correct this situation by rechargingthe battery pack.Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. Thebattery will come in handy when you travel orduring a power failure. It is advisable to have anextra fully-charged battery pack available asbackup.
