AVERATEC 2300 manual Power Management, Battery Calibration

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Chapter 4

Power Management

Battery Calibration

The first time you use a battery, you should calibrate it. The calibration process empties and charges the battery one time. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status. To calibrate a battery, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the AC adapter.

Restart the computer and when the startup screen appears, press F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Advance settings. , choose Battery learning, then press enter.

Execute Battery Learning function?

[OK][Cancel]

Press <OK> at the above Battery Auto Calibration dialog to begin the battery calibration..

Battery Calibration will take from 4 to 8 hours, depending on how much power the battery may already contain.

Note: For optimum performance, we recommend calibrating the battery again every three months. Each time you charge and discharge a battery, it loses a tiny part of its storage capacity, so that, over time, it will store less than its potential charge. Similarly, if you do not use the battery for a few days, it will slowly self-discharge, and when it is recharged, it will hold less than 100% of the potential charge.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Appendix a Page Page Getting Started Inventory Safety and Maintenance Checklists OptionsFeatures About Windows Where to Look For InformationAbout Your Computer Quick Start Turning on the Computer for the First TimeAdjusting the Brightness Turning off Your Computer Making a Startup DiskTape your business card to the notebook and accessories Tips for New OwnersTake responsibility for backing up your data Develop good ergonomic work habitsNever take the notebook anywhere without the carrying case Consider using a lockPage Page Hardware and Software Getting StartedFront View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Icon Light Description LED Status IndicatorsPower Indicators Function key Description Function KeysNumeric Keypad Touchpad Scrolling lines Touchpad PrecautionsDragging Precautions for Handling DVD and CD Discs Optical DriveInserting a Disk Removing a DiskConnecting the Printer Removing a Card Installing a CardPC Express Card Slot Screen Controls Connecting to an External MonitorGraphics System Chapter Anti-electromagnetic wave clip Communication ComponentsFax/Modem Information about the Wireless LAN button Wireless LAN buttonPage Left Side Connectors Making ConnectionsRight Side Connectors Disk Eject ButtonUSB 2.0 Universal Serial Bus Ports PC Express 34/54 Card SlotFront Side Connectors Wireless LAN On/Off switchMS Pro/MS/MMC/SD 4-in-1 Card reader slot Microphone-in JackFax/modem RJ-11 Jack LAN RJ-45 JackPage System Recovery Software Recovering your System from the Hard DrivePage Power Management Battery CalibrationMonitoring Battery Power Low Battery AlarmsPower Saving Modes Battery ChargingSuspend Mode Initiating Suspend ModePower Saving Tips Power Button SettingsWhen to Replace the Battery Changing the BatteryHeat Considerations Page Starting the Bios Setup Utility Using the Bios Setup UtilityBios Setup Menu Navigating and Entering Information in Bios  Bios Setup Utility Main MenuAdvanced Menu Boot menu Change Supervisor Password Security menuExit menu Exit Options Save Changes and ExitChange User Password Change Supervisor PasswordResetting the Cmos to Default Settings Exiting and SavingPage Frequently Asked Questions My computer alerts Cmos Battery Low, what can I do? Save configuration changes and exit setup? OKCancel Page Declaration of Conformity StatementsFederal Communications Commission Statement About The Modem Canadian Department of Communications Battery Disposal Battery Caution