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Chapter 3
Using the Notebook Computer
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack from its compartment, please refer to Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack section of this manual.
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use (Battery Calibration)
Before using the battery pack for the first time, the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get
accurate reporting of remaining battery life status.
To calibrate the battery pack follow the instructions below:
1
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the Notebook. If the battery is completely drained go to the next
step. Otherwise, let the battery run down until the low battery warning beeps are heard. The system will automatically enter into
Suspend mode.
2
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Turn the Notebook off. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge. When the battery charge indicator turns off,
the battery is fully charged.
3
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Turn On the notebook, let the battery run down until the low-battery state is achieved and you hear the warning beeps. The
system will automatically enter the Suspend mode. You can now connect the AC adapter.
4
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The battery pack is now calibrated properly.
In general, using the battery until the low battery-warning indicator appears and then fully recharging the battery each time (full
discharge/charge cycle) will ensure accurate reporting of the battery gauge status.
Summary of Contents for N1200 Series
Page 1: ...N1200 Series User s Guide Space Saving Contemporary Design ...
Page 9: ...viii Before You Start WEEE Statement ...
Page 14: ...1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Chapter 1 ...
Page 21: ...2 Chapter 2 Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 2 ...
Page 33: ...3 Chapter 3 Using the Notebook Computer Using the Notebook Computer Chapter 3 ...
Page 59: ...4 Chapter 4 Desktop Operation Desktop Operation Chapter 4 ...
Page 63: ...5 Chapter 5 Internet Connection Internet Connection Chapter 5 ...
Page 67: ...6 6 Chapter 6 Running BIOS Setup Running BIOS Setup Chapter 6 ...
Page 71: ...6 4 6 4 Chapter 6 Running BIOS Setup Security Boot Save Exit ...
Page 72: ...7 Chapter 7 VGA Utilities VGA Utilities Chapter 7 ...
Page 77: ...8 Chapter 8 Expansion of the System Expansion of the System Chapter 8 ...
Page 81: ...9 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 9 ...
Page 94: ...10 Chapter 10 Specification Specification Chapter 10 ...
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