Elitegroup 557 - Manual (Page 38)

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3. Push the eject button and pull the tray all the way out.
Carefully pick up the CD disk by the edges and – while pressing down on the center ring –
remove the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/Combo from the tray.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. If you experience difficulty when
ejecting the CD disk tray, stretch a paper clip (or use a pin or a thin metal rod) and insert
it into the emergency eject hole located on the right side of the front panel. The CD disk
tray should eject immediately. This procedure can also be used to remove a CD from the
drive when the Notebook is powered off.
Power Saving Modes
This section contains information on the Notebook’s power system, including the AC Adapter,
the battery system, recharging the battery, and tips for conserving battery power.
The power system is comprised of two parts, the AC Adapter and the battery system. The AC
Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the computer.
The Battery Power System
A fully charged pack will provide approximately 2 hours of battery life depending on your
system configuration application it runs.
Before using the computer on battery power for the first time, check the battery status icon on the
Windows Toolbar to make sure the battery is fully charged.
See Battery Status later in this section for a description and explanation of the Windows Battery
icon. Charging the battery takes about 3 hours to charge when the system is in off state. If
possible, always charge the battery completely.
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack from its compartment, please refer to Chapter 3, Inserting and
Removing the Battery Pack.
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use
Before using the battery pack for the first time, the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack
should be calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life status.
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