Initializing the Battery PackYou need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time orwhen the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected.Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. Itcan take several hours.1. Make sure the computer power is turned off. Connect the AC adapter tofully 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 the batteryis fully discharged. The computer will shut down automatically.4. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.Checking the Battery LevelWhen two batteries exist on the system, the battery’s discharge sequence isfrom the optional secondary battery (located on the optical drive bay) to theprimary battery (located on the right side). When the battery charge on theoptional secondary battery falls below 9.1 V, then power usage will switch tothe primary battery. When the battery charge on the primary battery fallsbelow 9.1 V, then system will shutdown.
