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getting started 5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC power. 6. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off. 7. When you're ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to the Windows Control Panel and reset your power-related settings: a. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. b. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you prefer, such as Portable/Laptop or Max Battery. c. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm and the Critical battery alarm. Re-enter your desired settings. disposing of your battery Do not dispose of your battery pack with common waste. Dispose of it or recycle it by using the public collection system in accordance with your local regulations. 54

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getting started
54
5.
After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC
power.
6.
Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off.
7.
When you’re ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to
the Windows Control Panel and reset your power-related settings:
a.
From your desktop, click
Start
>
Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options
.
b.
On the
Power Schemes
tab, select the option you prefer, such as
Portable/Laptop
or
Max Battery
.
c.
On the
Alarms
tab, select the check boxes for the
Low battery alarm
and the
Critical battery alarm
. Re-enter your desired settings.
disposing of your battery
Do not dispose of your battery pack with common waste. Dispose of it or recycle
it by using the public collection system in accordance with your local
regulations.