User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Manual
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
- Chapter 2: Storage Devices, Mouse, Audio & Printer
- Chapter 3: Power Management
- Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
- What to Install
- Driver Installation
- Manual Driver Installation
- Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
- User Account Control (Win Vista)
- Windows Security Message
- New Hardware Found
- Driver Installation Procedure
- Chipset
- Video
- Audio
- Modem
- LAN
- TouchPad
- Card Reader/ExpressCard
- Hot Key
- Intel MEI Driver
- e-SATA Support
- Optional Drivers
- Wireless LAN
- PC Camera
- 3.5G Module
- Fingerprint Reader Module
- Intel Turbo Memory Technology Driver
- Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
- Overview
- The Power-On Self Test (POST)
- The Setup Utility
- Main Menu
- Advanced Menu
- Installed O/S (Advanced Menu)
- SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
- DFOROM (Robson) Support (Advanced Menu > SATA Mode Selection [AHCI]
- Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: (Advanced Menu)
- Legacy OS Boot: (Advanced Menu)
- Reset Configuration Data: (Advanced Menu)
- Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
- Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu)
- Fan Control (Advanced Menu)
- Security Menu
- Boot Menu
- Exit Menu
- Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
- Chapter 7: Modules
- Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
- Appendix B: NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
- Appendix C: Specifications
- Appendix D: Windows XP Information
- DVD Regional Codes
- Windows XP Start Menu & Control Panel
- Audio Features
- Function/Hot Key Indicators
- Video Features
- NVIDIA Video Driver Controls
- Power Management Features
- Configuring the Power Button
- Battery Information
- Driver Installation
- Bluetooth Module
- Wireless LAN Module
- PC Camera Module
- 3.5G Module
- Fingerprint Reader Module
Power Management
3 - 12 Battery Life
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Battery Life
Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life
and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least
once every 30 days.
We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re-
move the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 3.
New Battery
Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ”
on page 3 - 14 for instructions on how to do this).
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it will
take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but
plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to “LED Indica-
tors” on page 1 - 7 for information on the battery charge status, and to “Battery In-
formation” on page 3 - 10 for more information on how to maintain and properly
recharge the battery pack.)