Elitegroup MB45II7 WIN7 - Manual (Page 32)

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equipped with a hard disk drive (HDD).
The HDD is removable allowing for easy upgrades.
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
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 2.5 hours to charge when the system is
in off state. If possible, always charge the battery completely.
If you use the battery so frequently that it
exceed more than 20 times by fully discharging/charging in a single
month alone, we recommend you to perform the “Battery Calibration”
process every 3 months to maintain the battery life.
Please refer to the topic on “Battery Calibration” describing how to
calibrate your system battery discussed in the latter part of this
chapter.
If you discover the battery life is getting shorter, please perform the
“Battery Calibration” process immediately.
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 (Battery Calibration)
Before using the battery pack for the first time, battery pack should be
calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life
status..
To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below: