Gigabyte T1005M Manual - Page 22

English 2.1 Battery Pack Your T1000/T1005 is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage. 12 2.2 Recharging The Battery Pack Your T1000/T1005 supports both on-line and off-line recharge. Follow the procedure below to recharge battery: „„ Make sure the battery pack is installed in the T1000/T1005. „„ Connect the AC adapter to the T1000/T1005 and to an electrical outlet. „„ When a battery pack is being recharged, its battery LED (refer to 1.6 Status Indicators) should be lit. 2.3 Questions And Answers I can feel a mild heat next to the battery pack. Is it normal? The battery will generate heat during recharging and discharging. There is a protection circuit inside the T1000/ T1005 to prevent overheating. User needs not to worry. My battery operation time is not as long as it should be. Why? The battery is heat sensitive and can only be charged to its maximum if the battery and its environmental temperature remain within 15-25°C (59-77°F). The more the temperature deviates from this range during recharging, the less chance there is for the battery to be fully charged. In order to recharge the pack to its full capacity, users are requested to cool down the unit by unplugging the AC Adapter. Wait until it is cooled down. Then plug in the AC Adapter to start recharging again. I did not use my spare battery for a few days. Even though it was fully recharged, there wasn't as much power left as a newly charged one. Why? The batteries will self-discharge when they are not being recharged. To make sure a battery pack is fully charged, recharge before use. Always keep the battery inside the T1000/T1005 and have the AC adapter connected whenever possible.