Samsung NV20 Manual

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Using the Battery 51Using the BatteryYour computer uses a smart rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack for powerwhen the AC adapter is not attached to an electrical outlet. The smart battery gives aaccurate measurement of the current battery capacity which helps extend operatingtime by enabling effective power management in operating systems that takeadvantage of the accurate information supplied by the battery.Charging the BatteryYour computer’s battery starts charging automatically when you connect the power tothe computer and to an electrical outlet. If the computer is off, the battery charges fasterthan if the computer’s power is on.Approximate charging times for the Li-Ion battery are:• 4 hours with the computer off.• 10 hours with the computer on.While the battery is charging normally, the battery charge light on the computer isamber. When the battery is fully charged, the light changes to green.When you use a new battery pack for the first time or use a battery after a long periodof storage, the initial battery life is shorter than normal. Normal battery life resumesafter a few discharge-recharge cycles.Follow these rules for charging your battery:• A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time.Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use.• Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery.This can help extend the life of the battery.• Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 0oC or over 45 oCAll batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You mayneed to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage.