User's Manual

Managing Power 3-5
NOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the
self-discharge process (0.21% per day), even when the battery
pack is fully charged (100%). This happens no matter if the
battery pack is installed in the Tablet PC.
Initializing the Battery Pack
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when
the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected. Initializing
is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several
hours.
A software tool called “Gauge Reset” is provided for the purpose. Use the G-Manager
program and select the Battery tab to find the tool.
Checking the Battery Level
NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The
actual operating time can be different from the estimated time,
depending on how you are using the Tablet PC.
The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using
the Tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience
a shorter operating time.
The two battery packs are discharged in parallel.
By Operating System
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the
operating system. To read the battery level in Windows, tap the battery icon on
the taskbar.
By Gas Gauge
On the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas gauge for displaying the estimated
battery charge. When the battery pack is not installed in the Tablet PC and you