Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Removing the Battery, Installing a Battery, Storing a Battery

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

Once a battery pack is fully charged for the first time, use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 on battery power until the battery run out completely. This will extend battery life and helps to ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity.

If necessary, the battery will be charged whenever your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is connected to an electrical outlet.

The battery will not be charged if it or your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is too hot, either from use or being in a hot environment. If this occurs the

battery indicator will turn red. Disconnect your notebook computer G-MAX N501 from any electrical outlet, and allow the unit and the battery to cool down to room temperature. You can then reconnect your notebook computer G-MAX

N501 to the electrical outlet and recharge the battery. The battery indicator will also turn red if the battery is bad and needs to be replaced.

5.2.4 Removing the Battery

Before removing the battery, ensure your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is turned off.

1.Slide and hold the battery release latch.

2.Remove the battery.

5.2.5 Installing a Battery

1.Slide the battery into the bay.

2.Press it into place gently but firmly until the latch locks it into place.

5.2.6 Storing a Battery

If storing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Fully charge the battery before using your notebook computer G-MAX N501 again.

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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 LCD Module Latch DisplayEasy Buttons TouchPadTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Device Status LightsOptical Digital Drive Keyboard Status Lights Power ButtonKeyboard Right Side SpeakerAC Adapter Connector Air VentUSB Connector Left SideWireless Communication Switch Infrared PortPC Card Port SD Card PortSecurity Cable Connector BackParallel Port External Monitor PortUSB Connectors Modem JackNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Release Latch Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Bottom3 HDD Memory Module CoverODD 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 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 Maintaining Your Hard Disk Cleaning and ServingMaintaining the LCD Quality When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Installing PC Cards PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Adding and Removing SD Cards PrintersTo remove a memory module To install a memory moduleMemory Modules 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 BatteryStoring a Battery Removing the BatteryInstalling a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery LifeMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios How to use the Xpress Recovery Using the Xpress Recovery UtilityHow to enter 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 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 Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenExternal 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 Interfaces External ControlsAdapter loading control Power Management FunctionsAC Adapter Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L