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    Charging Question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by 1-s0uljah, Feb 14, 2005.

  1. 1-s0uljah

    1-s0uljah Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering if the light indicator on the front is supposed to turn green after its fully charged? It is currently orange..
     
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    also.. my battery says its 4400mAHr.. would this be a 4cell or 8cell battery?
     
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    Orange indicates it is charging
    Green indicates it fully charged

    Yes your battery is 8 celled one

    FYI
    4 cell - 2200mAH
    8 cell - 4400mAH
    12 cell - 6600mAH


    You can even start the computer with AC , But when you connect AC adpater alone no lights would be displayed in front still you can press power button and start the computer

     
    george_l, Feb 15, 2005
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    1-s0uljah Notebook Consultant

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    what kind of battery life should i be getting out of this 8 cell battery? it seems that im only getting roughly 2 hours which doesnt sound right.. im using it on high cpu speed with about 80% brightness..
     
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    If you have not installed any other powermanagement scheme change to this power scheme "Max Battery"
    You can change it Power option under Control panel

    You will only get 2 Hours for 8-Celled with high cpu speed & 80% brightness. even if its Centrino

    Battery life advertised by manufacture's is always by taking "Max Battery " power setting

     
    george_l, Feb 16, 2005
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