Using the Battery 47
Battery Calibration Calibrating your battery o nce a month is o ne of the recommended methods of
increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate th e battery complete th e following
steps:
Calibration Notes:
You should start the battery calibration proce ss with a fully charged battery,
battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.
Before you commence the battery cali bration process you sho uld fully charge,
then fully discharge a nd finally fully recharge the battery again.
1. Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.
2. Restart your com puter and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.
3. Using the arrow keys, highlight Run Battery Learning in the Power me nu.
4. Press <Enter> to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 2 to 3
hours depending on the current batt ery charge.
5. When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery full y.
Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery:
• Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: – Expose the equipment to liquid.
– Drop, jar, or damage the computer.
• Use only approved battery chargers. • Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistrea ted.
• Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste.
If you replace your battery with a new one:
• Keep the old battery out of the reach of children. • Dispose of the old battery promptly. • Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery.
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