Gateway M500 Gateway M500 Notebook User's Guide - Page 55
Recharging the battery, Checking the charge level
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Recharging the battery Using the battery To charge the battery: ■ Install the battery, then plug the AC adapter into your notebook and an electrical outlet. Charging modes The adapter has two charging modes: ■ Rapid mode Your notebook uses rapid charging when power is turned off and the AC adapter is connected to your notebook and an electrical outlet. In rapid mode, a fully depleted battery gets 95% charged in approximately 1.5 hours. ■ Charge-in-use mode When your notebook is in use with the AC adapter plugged in, the computer also charges the battery, if installed. This mode will take longer to fully charge a battery than rapid mode. In charge-in-use mode, a fully depleted battery gets 95% charged in approximately 4 hours. Tips & Tricks We suggest that you connect the AC adapter at the end of your day to recharge overnight. This ensures a fully charged battery for use the next day. Checking the charge level The Windows battery meter indicates the current charge level. Rest your cursor on the battery meter (or AC plug) icon on the taskbar to see the current charge level of your battery. www.gateway.com 49