Samsung NP10FP00N7/SEF manual Battery Warnings, Battery Calibration, You should, Calibration Notes

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Battery Warnings

If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have ~ 5–10 minutes of battery life left.

You should:

Save your work and,

Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.

You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows).

If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:

The battery temperature is below 0°C or over 45°C. If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.

The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.

Battery Calibration

Calibrating your battery once a month is one of the recommended methods of increasing your computer’s battery life. To calibrate the battery complete the following steps:

Calibration Notes:

You should start the battery calibration process with a fully charged battery, battery status LED is green. The power meter may not show 100%.

Before you commence the battery calibration process you should fully charge, then fully discharge and finally fully recharge the battery again.

1.Disconnect the AC power adapter after turning off the system.

2.Restart your computer and press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.

3.Using the arrow keys, highlight Smart Battery Calibration in the Power menu.

4.Press <Enter> to start calibration process. The calibration usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the current battery charge.

5.When the calibration process is complete, recharge the battery fully.

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Macrovision Statement Important Safety Information Safety InstructionsSetting Up your System Battery Disposal Replacement Parts and AccessoriesCare During Use Laser Safety Power Cord RequirementsLaser Safety Note General RequirementsWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage European Union European DirectivesPage Wireless Devices JapanVcci Statement Prior to setting up your device Using Your Documentation Manual Documentation ConventionsInformation Icons Keyboard ConventionsSoftware User Documentation CD-ROM Device Naming ConventionTouchpad Conventions Windows ConventionsWhere Everything Is Introducing Your ComputerFront Buttons and LEDs Right Side Left SideBack Side Bottom Using Your Computer for the First Time Installing the BatteryTo install the battery pack To attach the power cord Attaching the AC AdapterAdjusting the LCD Display To turn on the computer’s power for the first timeTo adjust the LCD Turning On the ComputerPower Off Power Button FunctionsTurning Off Your Computer To turn off the computer, complete the following stepsTips for Using Your Computer Travelling with Your Computer Air TravelLocking your Computer If you are travelling by air, follow these tipsHandling Spills Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsUsing the Keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Using Special Function Keys Fn Key Key Name Key Function CombinationsDefault settings for these buttons are User Defined Buttons Sens KeyboardTo reprogram the Sens Keyboard, follow the steps below Using the Touchpad Scroll Button UseAction Process and Comment Click/Tap ProcessPS/2 Mouse Menu ActionDrag Move To move a window on the desktop, complete the followingArea or Multiple item selection Reading the System Status Lights System TopSystem Bottom LED Name FunctionConnecting to the Internet Using the ModemPrecautions Before Use Click Edit in the Dialing Rules TabClick Properties in the Modems tab section Country SelectionUsing the LAN Cable ConnectionIf you use a simple terminal program i.e. hyper terminal Modem NotesConfiguring Network Environment Wireless Connection Factory Option To display relative Signal StrengthRegulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Icon Name DescriptionConfiguring Network Environment No networks are displayedUsing the Flex-Bay CD-ROM R/W driveDVD-ROM drive DVD/CD-RW Combo driveSwap a Flex-Bay Device Power On To swap a device with the power on proceed as followsDevice Swap Swap a Flex-Bay Device Power Off To remove a device with the power off proceed as followsUsing the Disk Drives Using the Floppy Disk DriveUsing the CD/DVD-ROM Drive DVD NotesCD/DVD Precautions CD/DVD Drive WarningsUsing the Memory Stick Factory Option Inserting the Memory StickTo insert the memory stick proceed as follows Memory Stick SupportUsing the Memory Stick To see the contents of the Memory StickRemoving the Memory Stick To use the Memory Stick proceed as followsWorking with PC Cards Maintaining PC CardsYour computer includes the following PC Card support To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelinesUsing PC Cards To insert a PC Card into a slotTo remove a PC Card from your computer Multi Media Functions/Equipment Media PlayerPlaying a Audio/Multimedia CD Removing the Audio/Multimedia CDMP3/CD Player Factory Option Button OperationButtons & display for the MP3/CD Player operate as follows Button Name FunctionUsing the MP3/CD Player Play an Audio CDPause/Resume an Audio CD Stop an Audio CDSetting Up Your Home Theater Dolby Digital & Home Theater System S/PDIF PortUsing the S/PDIF Connection After making all connections, ensure you enable S/PDIFEnabling S/PDIF on the DVD Program Volume Control Using the KeyboardUsing the Volume Control Icon Movie MakerUsing the Battery Charging the BatteryFollow these rules for charging your battery Page Installing the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Power MeterBattery Gauge Power Source Top RightBattery Level Lower Right Radio Frequency Top LeftBattery Warnings Battery CalibrationYou should Calibration NotesUsing System Setup Starting System SetupBios Caution Menu FunctionNavigation Key Function Changing Booting Priority Boot Device Priority field enablesUse Right Arrow to select the Advanced Cmos Setup menu Using System Security Bios SecuritySystem Passwords Bios security operations are explained belowIf You Forget Your Password Creating a PasswordTo create a password follow the instructions below Use Down Arrow to select Password on bootIf password use is not desired Biometric Security Factory OptionAdvantages of Biometric Security are Using Power Management Options Basic Power Management SchemesStandby vs. Hibernation Changing DevicesHibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method If You Reinstall Windows Frequent InterruptionsRest Key Advanced Power Management Schemes Using the Hard Drive Installing/Reinstalling a HDDReInstalling Windows and Device Drivers See the information below before you install your HDDVideo Features and Configuration Resolution and Colour DepthConfiguring Display Features Changing Colour Depth and ResolutionDisplay Resolution Notes Using Dual View Mode Setting Dual View ModeTo set Dual View mode on your system Select Start Control Panel Appearance and ThemesChanging Colour Depth and Resolution of 2nd Monitor TV Display Resolution LimitationsUsing Multimonitor Mode To reset the system to Single View modeTo start using multimonitor mode proceed as follows Start Display propertiesUsing Powerplay To stop using multimonitor mode proceed as followsPowerplay Use Limitations Using Options Before You Install Memory Memory ModulesInstalling a Memory Module To install a memory moduleMemory Module Precautions Bluetooth/Wireless Wireless LANPort Replicator Bios Setup Windows SetupFIR Fast Infrared Connection FIR Technology LimitationTroubleshooting System Recovery PrecautionQuestions and Answers Operating System ProblemsPC Card does not work correctly Video Problems Is the monitor properly connected to the computer?Modem Problems FAX Problems Reinstalling Software Windows Application/Driver ReInstallationTo reinstall the your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System If the Recovery Menu does not appear, proceed as followsSpecifications DimensionLithium-Ion Smart Battery EnvironmentAbbreviations Pcmcia Glossary DMA direct memory access CardBusCmos memory COM portHard drive AddressIRQ interrupt request line LCD liquid-crystal displayRAM random access memory ResolutionPC Card PC slotShadow RAM TFT thin film transistor LCDZoomed video
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