Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Checking the Battery Charge, Charging the Battery

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5.2.2Checking the Battery Charge

Battery Status

Indicator behavior

 

 

 

 

Charging

blinking green

 

 

Fully Charged

solid green

 

 

Battery Use

solid amber

 

 

Critical Low

blinking amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system

 

beeps

 

 

5.2.3Charging the Battery

When connected to an electrical outlet, a completely run out battery will charge in 3 to 5 hours (depending on whether your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is on or off and what programs, if any, are running). You can leave the battery in your notebook computer G-MAX N501 as long as you like. The battery’s internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

In order to calibrate the battery to the optimal performance, please fully charge the battery when it’s in a brand new condition from the first time use. Connect your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to an electrical outlet and recharge the battery until the blinking battery indicator on the front panel turning to solid green.

Please refer to the battery status on section 5-2-2.

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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 TouchPad LCD Module LatchDisplay Easy ButtonsOptical Digital Drive Device Status LightsTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Keyboard Power ButtonKeyboard Status Lights Speaker Right SideAir Vent AC Adapter ConnectorLeft Side USB ConnectorSD Card Port Wireless Communication SwitchInfrared Port PC Card PortExternal Monitor Port Security Cable ConnectorBack Parallel PortTV-out Port USB ConnectorsModem Jack Network JackBottom Battery Release LatchBattery Pack To remove the battery packTo remove the HDD 3 HDDMemory Module Cover ODD Module Release LatchMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and Off Adjusting the Display ControlsStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 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 the LCD Quality Cleaning and ServingMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Extended PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Cards PC Card TypesRemoving PC Cards Printers Adding and Removing SD CardsMemory Modules To install a memory moduleTo remove a memory module 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 ChargeInstalling a Battery Removing the BatteryStoring a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to enter the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to use 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 DOS How to Upgrade the BiosTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsNo audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203 Image is not full-screenExternal microphone does not work Keyboard does not respond Want to set up my location to use the internal modemPrinter does not work Specifications Hard Disk Drive HDD System MemoryOptical Disc Drive ODD External Controls External InterfacesAC Adapter Power Management FunctionsAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L