Gateway C-140XL 8512714 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide R5 for Windows XP - Page 74
Getting the most from your, batteries
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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power 5 Open the Exit menu, highlight Exit Saving Changes, then press ENTER. 6 Select Yes, then press ENTER. The battery recalibration process begins and a screen opens showing you the progress. The entire process takes several hours. When the recalibration has finished, the message "Press [Esc] key to exit" appears. 7 Press ESC. The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. Important If, after completing this procedure, the battery charge indicator still does not show an accurate charge, contact Gateway Customer Care at the location shown on the Customer Care label. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 3. Getting the most from your batteries Maximizing battery performance To get maximum performance from your convertible notebook battery(ies), we recommend that you initially condition (fully charge and discharge) your new battery(ies) a few times during the first several weeks of use, to let them reach their maximum rated capacity. Over the long term, use the battery(ies) at least once a month, even if they were kept in a cool, dry place for storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery(ies). Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. 66