3-4 Managing PowerThe charging times are as follows:Charging TimeBattery Type(2400 mah or moreper cell) Computer is Off Computer is On andin Idle StatePrimary (107 watt) 3.5 hours 4.7 hoursBay1 (71 watt) 2.5 hours 3.5 hoursBay2 (71 watt) 2.5 hours 3.5 hoursCAUTION: After the computer has been fully recharged, do not immediately disconnectand reconnect the AC adapter to charge it again. Doing so may damage the battery.NOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self-discharge process(0.21 % per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100 %). This happens nomatter if the battery pack is installed in the computer.Initializing the Battery PackYou need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first timeor when the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less thanexpected.Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and thencharging. It can take several hours.1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapterto fully charge the battery pack.2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the computer.3. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the computer on until thebattery is fully discharged. The computer will shut downautomatically.4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.
