Acer LE1, 8920 Series manual Battery pack characteristics, Maximizing the batterys life

Page 65

46

Battery pack

The computer uses a battery pack that gives you long use between charges.

Battery pack characteristics

The battery pack has the following characteristics:

•Employs current battery technology standards.

•Delivers a battery-low warning.

The battery is recharged whenever you connect the computer to the AC adapter. Your computer supports charge-in-use, enabling you to recharge the battery while you continue to operate the computer.

However, recharging with the computer turned off results in a significantly faster charge time.

The battery will come in handy when you travel or during a power failure. It is advisable to have an extra fully charged battery pack available as backup. Contact your dealer for details on ordering a spare battery pack.

Maximizing the battery's life

Like all other batteries, your computer's battery will degrade over time. This means that the battery's performance will diminish with time and use. To maximize your battery's life, you are advised to adhere to the recommendations set out below.

Conditioning a new battery pack

Before you use a battery pack for the first time, there is a "conditioning" process that you should follow:

1Insert the new battery without turning the computer on.

2Connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery.

3Disconnect the AC adapter.

4Turn on the computer and operate using battery power.

5Fully deplete the battery until the battery-low warning appears.

6Reconnect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery again.

English

Image 65

Contents Users Guide Aspire 8920 SeriesPage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Product servicing Guidelines for safe battery usagePotentially explosive environments Replacing the battery packTelephone line safety Additional safety informationOperating environment Medical devicesPotentially explosive environments VehiclesMercury advisory Emergency calls Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Finding your comfort zoneXii Developing good work habitsXiii First things first Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your AC adapter Taking care of your computerPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Contents Video Securing your computer Troubleshooting To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyLaunching Acer Empowering Technology To launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Click Create a new password Empowering Technology passwordTo set the Empowering Technology password Click OK to set the password Acer eAudio Management Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementTo create a new power plan To switch between power plansBattery status To edit a power planTo delete a power plan Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected models Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Lets you set an asset tag for your system Windows Mobility Center Top view Your Acer notebook tourIcon Item Description # Icon Description Closed front viewIcon Description Left viewRight view Rear view Base view Wlan SpecificationsEnglish Function Description IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Function Left Right Main touchpad 2 Center button Button Touchpad basicsFunction Left Right Main touchpad Center button Button Lock keys and separate numeric keypad Using the keyboardLock key Description Fn + F12KeyDescription Windows keysHotkeys Special keys Euro symbolUS dollar sign Hotkey Icon Function Description Fn + ←Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Using a computer security lockAcer CineDash media console AudioTuba ChannelAcer PureZone Using Dolby Home Theater for surround/multi-channel soundSet playback as digital output Display VideoAcer Bio-Protection for selected models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Situation Recommended Action Battery-low warningAcer Arcade Deluxe Cinema General controlsNavigation controls Player controlsPlaying a video file VideosRecent Videos Settings Live UpdateHomeMedia AdvancedDVD PhotoAbout AlbumsHelp Background mode Slideshow settingsMusic Editing PicturesTaking your notebook PC with you Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer What to bring with you Traveling internationally with the computerSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Setting passwords Entering passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Consumer Infrared CIR Built-in network featureHigh-Definition Multimedia Interface Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Acer DVB-T digital antenna Connecting your TV and AV-in cables for selected modelsPAL/SECAM and Ntsc systems To set up the antenna AV-in cable Boot sequence Bios utilityEnable disk-to-disk recovery PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Burn backup discs Acer eRecovery ManagementManage user backups Create a user backupRestore Error messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens List of applicable countries TBREnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement Radio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1a Health and SafetyEuropean Union EU Article 3.1b EMCFCC RF safety requirement English LCD panel ergonomic specifications CD-ROM IndexEnglish