Power management, Ac power, Battery power – MSI GS70 STEALTH PRO (GTX 970M) User Manual
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Power Management
AC Power
It is strongly recommended to connect the AC/DC adapter to the notebook and use the AC
power while using this notebook for the first time. When the AC power is connected,
recharging the battery will start immediately.
Note that the AC/DC adapter included in the package is approved for your notebook; using other
adapter model may damage either the notebook or other devices attached to it.
Do not cover the AC/DC adapter since it may generate a certain heat while in use. Always be
aware of heat coming from the AC/DC adapter in use.
Battery Power
This notebook is equipped with a built-in high-capacity Li-ion battery pack. The rechargeable
Li-ion battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. Be aware of that this battery
pack may not be replaced by users.
Conserving Battery Power
Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation. If the battery power is not
managed well, the saved data and customized settings may be lost.
To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below:
Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or shorten the suspend
timer’s time period.
Turn off the system if you won’t be using it for a period of time.
Disable unnecessary settings or remove idle peripherals.
Connect an AC/DC adapter to the system whenever possible.
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack can be recharged while it is installed in the notebook. Please pay attention to
the following tips before recharging the battery:
If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all running
programs and shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.
Plug in an external AC/DC adapter.
You can use the system, suspend system operation or shut down and turn off the
system without interrupting the charging process.