Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Battery Performance

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

5.2 Battery

5.2.1 Battery Performance

Using a battery lets you work with your notebook computer G-MAX N501 without connecting it to an electrical outlet. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 comes with one 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack installed, which will give you approximately 5 hours of operating time.

The performance of the battery can vary, depending on operating conditions. Your battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, using PC Cards or have high display-brightness settings. The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low.

After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately, then connect the AC adapter into your notebook computer G-MAX N501 and electrical outlet to get it recharged. Hibernate mode will begin automatically if the battery runs completely out of power.

You will hear the low-battery warning beep code when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating time remain. If you do not connect your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to alternative power source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will automatically enter hibernate mode when the battery charge reaches a critically low level. For more information, see Power Management.

Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or explosion. For more details on purchasing compatible batteries, talk to your dealer.

Batteries should never be disposed of with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of used lithium-ion batteries.

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Contents Original Issue 2004/06 TrademarksSafety Instructions When Using Your NotebookIII Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front Easy Buttons LCD Module LatchDisplay TouchPadDevice Status Lights Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Power Button KeyboardKeyboard Status Lights Right Side SpeakerAC Adapter Connector Air VentUSB Connector Left SidePC Card Port Wireless Communication SwitchInfrared Port SD Card PortParallel Port Security Cable ConnectorBack External Monitor PortNetwork Jack USB ConnectorsModem Jack TV-out PortTo remove the battery pack Battery Release LatchBattery Pack BottomODD Module Release Latch 3 HDDMemory Module Cover To remove the HDDMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Adjusting the Display Controls Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and OffStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Keyboard and TouchPad Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display ConfigurationsChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack Cleaning and Serving Maintaining the LCD QualityMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals PC Card Types Installing PC CardsPC Cards Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Adding and Removing SD Cards PrintersTo install a memory module Memory ModulesTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Power Management Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeBattery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery LifeMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow to use the Xpress Recovery Running the Bios Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SetupItem Specific Help Main Menu Date and TimeSystem Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port — ASK IR — Fast IRPort Definition Legacy USBSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password Security MenuBoot Menu Boot DeviceExit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard Changes How to Upgrade the Bios To upgrade the Bios on DOSTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD External Interfaces External ControlsPower Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L