MSI EX600 YA Edition, 1637 Using the Battery Pack, Battery Safety Tips, Conserving Battery Power

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Getting Started

Using the Battery Pack

Battery Safety Tips

Replacing or handling the battery incorrectly may present a risk of fire or explosion, which could cause serious injury.

wOnly replace the main battery pack with the same or equivalent type of battery.

wDo not disassemble, short-circuit or incinerate batteries or store them to temperatures above +60° C (+140° F).

wDo not temper with batteries. Keep them away from children.

wDo not use rusty or damaged batteries.

wDispose of batteries according to local regulations. Check with your local solid waste officials for details about recycling options or for proper disposal in your area.

Conserving Battery Power

Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation. If the battery power is not managed well, the saved data and customized settings may be lost.

Follow these tips to help optimizing battery life and avoid a sudden power loss.

wSuspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the Suspend Timer’s time period.

wTurn off the system if you won’t be using it for a period of time.

wDisable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to conserve power.

wConnect an AC adapter to the system whenever possible.

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Contents Preface FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Regulations InformationFCC Conditions Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery Optical Device Drive Notice Macrovision Notice Safety InstructionsVII Weee StatementViii Preface Preface Trademarks Release HistoryVersion Revision Note Date FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of ContentPreface IntroductionsXiii XIV Chapter General Introductions General Introductions How to Use This ManualGeneral Introductions Unpacking These accessories listed above may change without noticeChapter General Introductions Chapter Customizing this Notebook Bios setupCPU SpecificationStorage Pcmcia Software & Bios Top-open View Product OverviewRubber Pads Quick Launch Buttons and Power ButtonTouchpad Status LED Power On/ Off/ SuspendBattery KeyboardWireless LAN and Bluetooth Front View USB Port Video ConnectorRight-side View PC Card SlotVGA Port Power ConnectorKensington Lock RJ-11 ConnectorRJ-45 Connector Left-side ViewBattery Pack Rear View Rear ViewVentilator Bottom View Battery Lock/Unlock ButtonBattery Pack Battery Release ButtonPower Management Connecting the AC PowerAC Adapter Disconnecting the AC Power Releasing the Battery Pack Battery PackGetting Started Replacing the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Battery Safety TipsConserving Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Basic Operations Safety and Comfort TipsHave a Good Work Habit Knowing the Keyboard Typewriter Keys Cursor Keys Getting Started Numeric Keys Function KeysWindows Keys Fn Key Left Button Knowing the TouchpadCursor Movement Area Right ButtonDrag and Drop Using the TouchpadPositioning and Moving Point and ClickUsing the Touchpad Mouse Properties Window Configuring the TouchpadAbout Hard Disk Drive Using the Optical Device Drive Inserting the Disk Removing the disk Chapter General Introductions Getting Started Preface ChapterLAN Connecting the External DevicesConnecting the Peripheral Devices Connecting the MouseConnecting the Keyboard Connecting the WebCam Connecting the PrinterConnecting the External Monitor or TV Connecting the Ieee 1394 devices Connecting the Communication Devices Using the LANUsing the Modem or Combo Modem Installing the PC Card PC Card InstallationEject button Removing the PC CardSafely Remove Hardware Bios setup About Bios Setup When to Use Bios Setup?How to Run Bios Setup? Control Keys Series Bios Setup MenuAdvanced menu Series 163C Series Main menuBoot menu Security menuExit menu Main menu System Overview System TimeSystem Date System Information Primary/Secondary IDE Master/SlaveSeries 1637/163C Series Advanced menuAdvanced Settings Boot menu 1636/1637/163C Series Security SettingsChange Supervisor/User Password Security menuAbout Supervisor Password and User Password Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu 1636/1637/163C Series Exit & Save Changes