Gateway M460 To recalibrate the batteries:, Recharging the battery, Recalibrating the batteries

Recharging the battery

Recharging the battery

The main and optional secondary batteries recharge while they are installed and your notebook is connected to AC power. While the batteries are recharging, the battery charge indicator turns purple and the power cord icon in the taskbar has a lightning bolt .

Important If the power cord or battery icon does not appear on the

taskbar, click the show hidden icons button. If the icon still does not appear, make sure that Always show icon on the taskbar is checked on the Power Options Properties Advance tab.

For more information, see “Changing notebook power settings” in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.

Recalibrating the batteries

If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your main and optional secondary battery. You should also recalibrate the batteries periodically to maintain the accuracy of the battery gauge.

To recalibrate the batteries:

1 Close all open files and programs.

2 Connect your notebook to AC power and allow the battery to completely charge.

3 Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook.