Elitegroup G730 - Manual (Page 41)

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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 1 hour and 20
minutes of battery life depending on your system configuration
with PowerNow and the application it runs. The battery life
can be extended by using the power management features.
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 Two, 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.
To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below:
1. Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on
the Notebook. If the battery is completely without power
go to the next step.
Otherwise, let the battery run down until the battery low-
low warning beeps are heard.
The system will automatically enter Suspend mode.