Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Taking Care of Your Battery Pack

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•When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug.

•The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord. Also, the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.

•Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect your notebook computer to the power outlet. If your are unsure of your local power specifications, consult your dealer or local power company.

Taking Care of Your Battery Pack

Here are some ways to take care of your battery pack:

•Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries.

•Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

•Handle batteries carefully. Do not try to disassemble, crush, puncture, open, drop, mutilate, short external contacts, disposed of in water or fire, or expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C.

•Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas. Never use an external charger other than the one supplied with your notebook computer.

•Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two.

•Do not leave your battery in your notebook computer for longer than 1 month without plugging in the power adapter.

•Do not leave battery in storage for more than 2 months without recharging it to prevent over discharge. Over discharge will hurt the battery either.

•Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible.

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Contents Trademarks Original Issue 2004/06When Using Your Notebook Safety InstructionsIII Federal Communications Commission Notice Regulatory NoticesCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66 Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front Display LCD Module LatchEasy Buttons TouchPadTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Device Status LightsOptical Digital Drive Keyboard Status Lights Power ButtonKeyboard Speaker Right SideAir Vent AC Adapter ConnectorLeft Side USB ConnectorInfrared Port Wireless Communication SwitchPC Card Port SD Card PortBack Security Cable ConnectorParallel Port External Monitor PortModem Jack USB ConnectorsNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Pack Battery Release LatchTo remove the battery pack BottomMemory Module Cover 3 HDDODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Starting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Adjusting the Display ControlsTurning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Understanding the Keyboard Functions Keyboard and TouchPadShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Possible Display Configurations Configuring Your Screen DisplayChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your AC Adapter Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501Taking Care of Your Battery Pack Maintaining Your Hard Disk Cleaning and ServingMaintaining the LCD Quality When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Printers Adding and Removing SD CardsTo remove a memory module To install a memory moduleMemory Modules MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s Power Power ManagementStandby Mode Power Management ModesBattery Performance BatteryCharging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to use the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to enter the Xpress Recovery Press F2 to Enter Setup Running the Bios Setup ProgramItem Specific Help Date and Time Main MenuFIR Ports System Devices Menu— ASK IR — Fast IR LPT PortLegacy USB Port DefinitionSecurity Menu Set User Password / Set Supervisor PasswordBoot Device Boot MenuExit Saving Changes Exit MenuExit Discarding Changes Load Setup DefaultDiscard Changes To upgrade the Bios on Windows How to Upgrade the BiosTo upgrade the Bios on DOS MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsExternal microphone does not work Image is not full-screenNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond Specifications Optical Disc Drive ODD System MemoryHard Disk Drive HDD External Controls External InterfacesAdapter loading control Power Management FunctionsAC Adapter Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L