User's Manual

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10 December 2002

Power Management

The GoBook II has power management capability so you can reduce the amount of energy used,

especially during periods of inactivity. Effective use of power management options can greatly

conserve and extend your battery life.

Battery Calibration

BIOS Level Battery Calibration

The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the

battery. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a

battery, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the AC adapter.

2. Restart the computer. When the startup screen appears, just prior to the Windows logo screen,

press the Del key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

3. At the "Choose the setup function" screen, select "Battery Calibration" and hit enter.

NOTE

Make sure the AC adapter and battery are present.

4. Choose Primary or secondary battery and hit enter. Battery Calibration will take from 10 to 16

hours, depending on how much power the battery may already contain.

Windows Battery Calibration

Over time, as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged, battery performance will decrease.

Occasionally, the battery needs to be recalibrated for maximum performance. This is the purpose of the

Battery Calibration application, to restore the battery to maximum performance levels.

To run the Battery Calibration program tap Start, Programs, and Mobile Computer Tools.

After starting calibration, the Battery Calibration application requires no further input from the user. The

calibration consists of four steps:

1. Partial Discharge - the battery is drained to a level below 60 %.

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