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diff --git a/source/battery.markdown b/source/battery.markdown deleted file mode 100644 index 3fea0a4..0000000 --- a/source/battery.markdown +++ /dev/null @@ -1,90 +0,0 @@ -% Charging the Battery -% -% - -Using battery power -=================== - -The XO needs its battery or to be plugged into a wall directly. The -laptop will run from either source of power. When you get your battery -it should come with some amount of charge. Use the following -instructions to install your battery and charge your laptop. - - -This is the XO battery. The battery goes on the back of your XO. -Installing the battery - -- Line up the four tabs on the new battery with the long edge furthest - from the catches. -- Drop the battery into place. - - -- Slide the left-hand side catch to the left, and press the battery gently into place. - : Slide the right-hand side catch to the left, to lock the battery - in place. - - -Charging the battery -==================== - -- Ensure that the battery is in the back of the XO's case. -- Plug the power cord into your XO. -- Plug the other end of the power cord into the nearest power source, - such as the one connected to the school's generator or a 12 Volt car - battery. - -Plugging in your XO -=================== - -You can use your XO while it is plugged in, when you are charging the -battery or when you have a good source for power. For power sources, you -can use the generator supplied by your school, the electrical grid, or -another source of electricity. When to charge the battery - -The battery icon in the Frame fills with color, showing you the current -charge, or amount of power in the battery. Move the pointer over the -battery icon to see how full the battery is. While the battery charges, -the battery light near the power button (shaped like a battery) should -display yellow, turning to green when the battery is fully charged. A -red light tells you that the battery is running very low and you should -charge it soon. - -Troubleshooting -=============== - -If your battery charge gets extremely low during shipping, your XO may -not start up. Plugging in external power may not charge the battery. - -The solution is to remove the battery, power up the laptop on external -power and then insert the battery. Then it will charge and the charging -light will be on. - -If you're the tinkering type, several more advanced battery -troubleshooting tips are at: -[http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO\_Troubleshooting\_Battery](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Troubleshooting_Battery). - -Locating a battery for replacement -================================== - -Refer to -[http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Directory\_of\_repair\_centers](http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Directory_of_repair_centers) -to get to the most recent directory of repair centers, and ask for a -replacement battery for your XO. - -:author: - -> © Anne Gentle 2008 -> -> adam hyde 2008 -> -> Charles McCarthy 2008 -> -> A Holt 2008 -> -> Janet Swisher 2008 -> -> Sandy Culver 2008 -> -> Seth Woodworth 2008 -> -> Tom Boyle 2008 |