Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual Working With Extra Battery Packs, Maximizing Battery Life

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5.2.7Working With Extra Battery Packs

If you spend a lot of time traveling, working without connecting your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to an electrical outlet, it may be a good idea to carry additional battery packs so you can quickly replace a discharged battery and continue working.

5.2.8Maximizing Battery Life

A battery can be recharged many times, but over time it will lose its ability to hold a charge. To maximize battery life, follow these steps:

Remove the battery from the unit if you plan not to use your notebook computer G-MAX N501 for a long period of time.

If you have a spare battery pack, alternate the batteries.

Ensure your notebook computer G-MAX N501 is off when replacing the battery.

Store spare battery packs in a cool, dry place, and out of direct sunlight.

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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 TouchPadDevice Status Lights Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Power Button KeyboardKeyboard Status Lights 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 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 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 Cleaning and Serving Maintaining the LCD QualityMaintaining Your Hard Disk 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 install a memory module Memory ModulesTo 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 ChargeRemoving the Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Maximizing Battery Life Working With Extra Battery PacksMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow 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 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 Nothing appears on the screen Frequently Asked QuestionsImage 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 Controls External InterfacesPower Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L