From: dzawodny_at_wcnet.org
Date: Sun Sep 05 1999 - 13:43:52 EDT
At 01:23 PMSunday09/05/1999, Daniel <gloves_at_pd.jaring.my> wrote:
> Hallo!
Hi!
> Actually, just on the topic of batteries, I wanted to ask some questions
>which are probably basic, but I just wanted a bit of confirmation.
>
>1. To "fully discharge" a battery, does that mean simply to run it down
>until it goes into suspend mode and you can't press the "fn" key to get
>things back again? (incidentally I have a 600e)
I pass on this one. I usually run them until I get that annoying low battery
alarm.
>2. Does adding more ram (I've added another 64MB to the original 64MB) suck
>up more battery power?
Some. You probably won't notice it though.
>3. If you don't use a spare battery for awhile, can it lose its charge?
Yup!
>And how long before it *does* lose its charge?
Varies. Nickel cadmium reportedly loses 1% per day, others more.
>4. Can batteries lose their charge length? Ummm, let me make that clearer.
>I mean, if a battery is supposed to last about 3 hours (like the 600e), can
>it somehow "lose" that and eventually only last say, 2 hours no matter how
>much recharging is done?
As batteries age, the capacity falls.
>5. How safe is it (I've never been sure on this point) to charge a battery
>when it's not run down completely?
Safe? Very. Prudent? You be the judge.
>6. And finally ... how loud is the fan supposed to be? Are you supposed to
>be able to hear it in a quiet room? :)
How quiet is a quiet room? A fan is supposed to be as loud as it is. YMMV:-)
>Thanks in advance, and thanks to all those who suggested ideas to help me
>out with my internal modem problems. I have it up and running now! :)
>
>Daniel
Regards,
Z
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