Acer TravelMate 6000 Series User Manual

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Charging Batteries6-4 Battery OperationDetermining currentchargeThe battery has lighted indicators that show,when the computer is on the charge remainingin the battery. The following table shows how tointerpret the indicators.Charging thebattery in thecomputerFollow these steps to charge the battery in thecomputer.1. Insert the battery into the computer.2. Plug in the AC adapter.3. Connect the computer to the AC adapter.4. Allow to charge 4 hours if computer is off or10 hours if computer is on.Note: If you have both batteries installed in thecomputer, it will take longer to charge thebatteries, since the batteries charge in parallel.Charging thebattery in anexternal batterychargerAn optional external battery charger allows youto charge a battery while you are using thecomputer. Use only the battery chargerdesigned for your computer. Follow thedirections that come with the external batterycharger. To order an optional battery charger,see your computer dealer or call TexasInstruments at 1-800-TI-TEXAS.Indicators Charge in BatteryNone Fully charged1 Less than 25%2 26% - 50%3 51% - 75%4 76% - 99%